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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1971

Page

4

Marijuana Legalization: Industry Prepared for Potential Change

The piece notes cigarette makers align to market marijuana cigarettes pending legislative approval. It cites rising campus exposure, Army and celebrity connections, and research suggesting no physical dependence, while warning of uncertainty about long term effects and noting anecdotal shifts in public stance.

Wall Street

Skiddy von Stade Remembered as Racing Pillar and Polo Star

The 1967 obituary recalls Francis Skiddy von Stade a famed polo player and horseman who led the Saratoga Track in the 1940s and 1950s. He died at his Old Westbury home and wintered in Aiken, leaving a legacy at The Jockey Club and the Meadowbrook Polo Club.

Skiddy von Stade New York Times Saratoga von Stade Old Westbury L. I Aiken George H. Bostwick Long Island Coopers Town Meadowbrook Devereux Milburn Robert E. Strawbridge Jr Saratoga Springs United States North Broadway Bottle House Skiddy Frank Sullivan

Aitken Standard Since 1867

Eugene J. Oyler serves as executive editor for the Aitken Standard, a long running newspaper since 1867.

Eugene J. Oyler

Pay raises spark debate over state officers vs teachers

Critics say the comptroller general faces dubious ground approving a $10 000 raise for constitutional officers while teachers and state employees await modest increases amid budget constraints. They argue legislative intent prevented raises this year and urge focus on real need for teacher pay boosts and employee wages.

Henry Mills Mills State Supreme Court House Senate Finance Committee Senate Assembly Congress

Political bosses and their enduring appeal in America

The author reflects on political bosses from Daley to Rider, praising their personal warmth and loyalty while noting their power, influence, and impact on careers. He recalls his own rise aided by bosses, including Harrison Rider, and argues bosses shaped politics and literature for decades.

Daley Chicago America Ross Pendergast Harry Truman Senate Crump Estes Kefauver Albert Gore Paul Douglas Illinois Jake Arvey Willie Curran Baltimore Harrison Rider Maryland Mason-Dixon Line Boss Rider Rep Clarence Long

Teacher Voices Demand Better Pay and Support

Aiken County educators urge lawmakers to listen as they seek fair pay and recognition. They describe overburdened duties, professional dedication, and the need to balance classroom care with broader duties, while rejecting strikes and aiming for constructive dialogue.

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Paul Harvey Stanford Vietnam Sen. McGovern Jess Unruh Sen. Cranston Robert Taylor Jackie Robinson Art Linkletter Frank Gifford Tennessee Ernie Ford Henry Fonda Lana Turner American Psychiatric Assny F. Skiddy von Stade Dorothy K. Macdowell Aiken, S.C Aitken Standard Samuel A. Cothran By Holmes Alexander Richard Daley Siberia Curran Herbert O’conor O’conor Towson House of Delegates Annapolis Harper's Magazine Harper Bros Cass Canfield Eugene Saxton Bess Pendergast Bess Hague U.S Columbia Aiken County Gilbert MacMillan House of Representatives Joe Lista Bat Aiken County Education Association Augusta Blatt C. M Inoise Kneece Willis MC. Keown ACEA
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