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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1979
Page
4
Local newspaper brief from Aiken South Carolina notes the publication date January 30 1979. The paper lists staff roles and publishing details for Aiken Communications Inc with address and postal information.
Editorial blasts Ray Blanton for pardoning 52 prisoners including 24 murderers in his final days. It notes federal charges that clemencies were traded for pay, praises Lamar Alexander sworn in early to halt releases, and condemns political corruption and harm to victims and public trust.
Thomas Macaulay warned in 1857 that pure democracy would erode liberty and civilization. He argued a strong ruler could arise internally, or barbarians could devastate the republic, echoing fears of internal secession and external invasion.
A collage of quips and notes Gripes about aging and gender humor mix with prayers for self improvement and a note of thanks from the South Carolina Diabetes Association Aiken Chapter The letter-writer Mary Barnett signs as Corresponding Secretary reports a net profit of over 6000 from the Oliver Production and thanks supporters
Virgil Pinkley argues against building border fences between the United States and Mexico. He cites proposed funding for barbed wire barriers, estimates of illegal migrants, and the economic and energy ties linking the two nations while urging cooperation over hardline measures.
Letter writer criticizes fellow supporter Mr Hurley for attacking opponents and urges scrutiny of nuclear energy safety costs and cancer risks. He cites NRC reports and cancer rates, noting concerns about reactors and chemical use. David Dotson addresses the editor.
The departure of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi leaves Iran with a shaky civilian government, a crippled economy, and a power vacuum likely to invite a new strongman. Bakhtiari’s administration struggles as mullahs, army, and technocrats clash, and U.S. and regional allies face lasting instability.
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