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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1977
Page
4
A late middle aged man, Pete, explains that two words prayer and silence form his calm under pressure. He describes silence as turning the mind from outside activity to be with the real self, finding peace and repose. The practice, adopted by others in business, reduces strain and reveals a sense of being and God.
Paul Harvey surveys a Harris poll showing Americans view air and water pollution as a serious problem with alarm at rising threats. Most distrust government and industry but 87 percent want industry forced to clean up, 74 percent reject passing costs to the public, and 64 percent favor corporate taxation to fund cleanup.
Commentary on Dr. R Archie Ellis head of South Carolina Department of Social Services and the 1971 debate over his leadership. The piece notes welfare program costs about 500 million yearly, Gov. Edwards’ plan to reform DSS, and calls for his removal while acknowledging Ellis past service and concern over current power struggles.
A brief page header from the Aiken Standard dated Tuesday January 25 1977 lists Samuel A Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D Cathcart as Executive Editor on page four of the paper.
An unprecedented Arctic blast swept the Eastern U S bringing snow to Miami during President Jimmy Carter’s inauguration. In Aiken County plants halted operations due to gas shortages, underscoring a looming energy crisis and testing the new administration’s early resolve.
Antitrust chief Donald G. Baker sided with alcohol industry representatives in Owensboro Ky on whether the FDA or ATF regulates liquor ingredient labeling. FDA warned of misbranding risk if the ruling stands, while critics urge consumer access to product composition.
A citizen denounces three councilmen as ineffective and burdensome while urging resignations to spare taxpayers. The letter questions district representation, cites legal opinions from the Justice Department and South Carolina courts, and defends holdover members amid political controversy in Aiken County.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with handwriting preferred and a return mailing address. Anonymous letters will not be considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typed, subject to editing for space clarity taste and libel, and limited to about 200 words unless editors permit exceptions.
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