No Better Assurance That Press Will Remain Free
Paul Harvey argues that public and political leaders undermine a free press by threatening reporters and outlets. He cites Nixon, Abba Eban, The Times, Georges Pompidou, Lee Kuan Yew, and Senator Hugh Scott noting press overreach and calls for restraint. He warns vigilant citizens protect press freedom.
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Georges Pompidou
France
Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew
United States
Nixon
Hugh Scott
Rpa
Cleveland
Fraternal Order of Police
Aiken Standard Editorial Leadership Named
Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor while Robert D. Cathcart is Executive Editor for the Aiken newspaper in Aiken South Carolina.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Court rulings disappoint private school funding efforts
The Supreme Court decisions limit tax deductions and public funds for religious oriented schools while preserving broad church state separation. Critics warn of higher taxes and tuition if nonpublic schools falter, yet vouchers could offer a path to renewed funding under constitutional rules.
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Congress
America
U.S. Supreme Court
American Civil Liberties Union
Supreme Court
New York
Pennsylvania
Lewis F. Powell
Office Phones Distracted by Personal Calls Slow Business
An office operates as a busy hub yet everyone on the switchboard is tied up with personal calls from the bushy end of the ledger to the secretary arranging hair appointments. The article notes the phone system slows as staff chase private tasks and social errands.
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Ma Bell
If God Exists Why War and Suffering
The author argues God gave humans responsibility and free will, so harm arises from human choices. Blaming God is seen as misdirected transference, while a future divine reign will end suffering, with validation in the Bible’s final chapter.
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God
C.L
Garden of Eden
The Prevalence Of Conspirators
Senator Hart argues conspiracies shape policy and fuel costs. The piece notes price rigging claims may reflect regulation resistance and warns against overreach by regulators. It cites Hart and Jackson as examples, urging caution before embracing conspiratorial explanations.
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Hart
Antitrust Subcommittee
Jackson D-Wash
Federal Trade Commission
Jackson
FTC
Letters on carp, zoning, and local fire safety in Aiken
A reader debates naming of the Asian carp and its size, urges testing before South Carolina adoption, and warns Go softly South Carolina. A letter from C.A. Reynolds praises local emergency services after a storm. Donald M. Fincke calls for home lightning arrestors. Frances H. Conant questions hospital funding and future care in Aiken, urging answers.
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Wisconsin
Ohio
South Carolina
M. Martin Kustra
Seat belt laws eyed as states inch toward mandate
The American Safety Belt Council head predicts within a year or two many states will pass laws requiring seat belt use. While federal mandates exist for new cars enforcement remains a challenge and detection methods are still evolving.
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American Safety Belt Council
New York
New Jersey
Hayne Avenue Rezoning Sparks Slum Concerns
A resident on Hayne Avenue laments the rezoning of blocks 900 to 1100 from residential to professional use. They claim property decayed after relocation of Bell Telephone Co and parking issues discussed with the City Council reflect ongoing neighborhood decline and fear future missteps.
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Hayne
Trafalgar
Hayne Avenue
Linden Street
Bell Telephone Co
To the editor public thanks to Aiken Fire Department
A reader expresses gratitude to the Aiken Fire Department for their prompt service and dedication. The letter highlights the department’s quick response, professionalism, and care shown during a recent incident.
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Aiken
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Billy Graham
Holmes Alexander Sen
Philip Hart
D-Mich
Graybeard
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh
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Air Corps
Cost of Living Council
C.A. Reynolds
Aiken County
S.C. Electric & Gas Co
Donald M. Fincke
Citizen Smith
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