Israel praised for daring Uganda hostage raid
A South Carolina business group lauds Israels swift raid in Uganda that freed over 100 hostages from Palestinian terrorists. The piece argues the operation showed courage, condemned negotiations with terrorists, and defends Israels on site justice despite UN concerns. It notes Idi Amin's Ugandan regime and claims broad local support for Israels action.
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Airien
Africa
Israel
United Nations
Uganda
Idi Amin
Governor Edwards Admits Error on Veto of Grants
Gov. James B. Edwards said after talks with the State Health and Environment Department he erred in vetoing 100000 for water and sewer grants. He urged the legislature to override the veto and acknowledged a change of mind.
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James B. Edwards
Edwards
State Dept. of Health and Environment
Aiken Standard masthead lists Cothran publisher editor
The Aiken Standard paper established in 1867 shows Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor while Robert D Cathcart serves as executive editor in the masthead.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D.cathcart
Courts Clash Over School Financing In New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court ordered all public schools closed and halted spending as of July 1 citing unconstitutional funding via property taxes. An 11 judge federal panel refused to overturn, and the dispute centers on replacing funds with a state income tax. Critics warn of broader implications for other states like South Carolina.
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New Jersey
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Why Christ's Return Is Central to Graham Ministry
Billy Graham and DS discuss why Christ’s return remains a focal point. They cite Dr. Robert G. Lee and Graham’s book Angels, noting Revelation’s last chapters depict a total victory with reward for believers and judgment for the unbelieving.
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Billy Graham
DR. Graham
D.S
Christ
Robert G. Lee
God
John
Jesus Christ
Readers debate economics and safety in letters
A string of letters to the editor covers Treasury policy and Rhodesia ore trade, mowing safety warnings after several injuries, and praise for Aiken Community Hospital staff and care, urging safer practices and gratitude for local medical service.
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Treasury Sec
William E. Simon
Rhodesia
Russia
Robert H. McKane
P.O
Atlanta
Aiken Community Hospital
Melissa Jill
Fenton F. Ferguson
Clarence Wilson
Warrenville
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication. Writers must include a mailing address and readers should expect editing for space and clarity. Letters are limited to about 200 words unless editors grant exceptions.
Kennedy Assassination Cover-Up Accusations Critique
Phyllis Schlafly argues the Senate Intel committee exposes a cover-up of a cover-up. It attacks CIA and FBI for neglecting broader inquiry while blaming the Warren Commission for shaping the Kennedy murder narrative. The piece labels the Johnson commission as the true obstruction to full truth.
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Phillis Schlafly
Senate Select Committee On
Central Intelligence Agency
Senate Committee
John F Kennedy
CIA
FBI
Warren Commission
Sens
Gary Hart
Richard Schweiker
Fidel Castro
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Castro
Oswald
J. Edgar Hoover
Suc
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
Senate
Hart-Schweiker
Lyndon Johnson
Earl Warren
Hoover
Johnson
Supreme Court
Warren
Energy policy faults threaten oil independence goals
A White House CEQ report criticizes ERDA for ad hoc conservation efforts and weak funding, noting little progress on fuel-saving projects and contracts favoring TRW. It cites Stirling engines and insulated tanks as potential saves, while GAO reveals GOER truck design flaws and maintenance woes.
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Washington
United States
White House
Ballyhooed
Ford
Council On Environmental Quality
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
Robert Seamans
Pentagon
John Foster
Foster
TRW Inc
General Accounting Office
GAO
Army
Aire Bay
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