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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1977
Page
4
The Aiken Standard dates its leadership to founding figures Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor linking to the paper’s long history since 1867.
Three current members of the Aiken County Board of Education face opposition in the February 1 election. The editorial endorses the incumbents, cites strong leadership, support for advanced courses, and a program to expand elementary opportunities in rural areas. It notes the board’s responsiveness to parental concerns and commitment to public education.
Paul L. Benbow argues energy shortages justify closing schools and factories while sports venues, theaters, and malls remain open. He questions societal priorities and urges conservation by eliminating non essentials during the energy crisis.
Dorothy MacDowell recounts South Carolina figures who backed American independence, naming William Henry Drayton Thomas Heyward Jr John Mathews Richard Hutson and Henry Laurens. Laurens led the Continental Congress through Valley Forge and later served as minister to Holland before being captured and exchanged. Mathews became the first postwar governor Hutson served as mayor of Charleston.
The column criticizes Carter nominees Cyrus Vance and Andrew Young while questioning Griffin Bell and Ted Sorensen. It highlights Vance as solid, Bell as weak, and Young’s bold stance amid racial tensions. It warns Sorensen lacks requisite grit for CIA leadership and notes Moynihan’s brief UN role.
Billy Graham counsels a new Christian facing mockery from friends. He urges prayer, consistent godly conduct, and forgiveness. He advises choosing kindness over resentment, seeking others to befriend, and modeling Christlike love to win true friendship.
The article reviews President Ford's push for Puerto Rico statehood despite adviser's opposition. It notes historical status changes from 1917 to 1952 and 1967, outlines potential tax implications for Puerto Ricans, and discusses economic and welfare considerations, including Social Security and Medicaid funding. It questions whether Congress and the island would vote yes and hints at political motives.
Washington roundup reports the National Reconnaissance Office to be a secretive hub for satellite contracts. It notes the policy board includes figures from the White House Pentagon and CIA. James Plummer and Albert Hall moved between Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon creating potential conflicts of interest.
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