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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1974
Page
4
Aiken County residents learn of a 15000 federal grant aiding a new youth center. Total funding reaches 17080 with other sources to provide wholesome activities deterring drug abuse. Rep C Marshall Cain and Paul J Hyer Jr lead efforts, Hyer expanding drug abuse prevention.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with a legible mailing address and not use pen names. Anonymous pieces will not be considered and all letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
The piece argues Congress talks but acts little on Watergate reforms. It notes 67 state reform measures in 40 states over 18 months, including disclosure and public financing trials, and California’s strict campaign rules while Washington gridlocks on federal reforms. It ends with voter discontent and bumper sticker sentiment.
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger argues Pax Americana requires large transfers to allies and hostile regimes alike. Senators including Humphrey Symington Fulbright challenge the cost and question if America can sustain funding for Egypt Israel Turkey and Southeast Asia amid a broader defense posture and targeting doctrine.
Mrs Donald Law reviews Aiken social notes as residents take mountain or coastal trips. Families mentioned include Brooks with Camilla, McNair Dunbar Crosland parties, Gant in Asheville, Elli sons returning from the North, Donald Dahlenes to Alabama, and the Cools family along with Hunting Island and Isle of Palms visits.
An Opinion column argues that the majority will often fails against special interests. Milton Friedman cites seat belts, busing, smut, school prayer, foreign aid, and other policies to show how elites thwart majority preference. The piece urges reestablishing the will of the majority in public policy.
A narrative on antique cars and the Autovac system explains how gentle throttle, low gear, and steady pace let a car climb long grades. It includes a steel mill memory, pace as a life lesson, and a view that slow, steady effort yields better results than rushed, exhausting bursts.
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