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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1976
Page
4
After elections the Communist Party rises to 34.5 percent of the vote while the Christian Democrats hold 38.8 percent. The Socialists may press to recognize the Communists before any new government coalition forms, risking further political crises and a fragile administration.
The piece argues the Lebanese and broader Middle East conflict risks and power plays shape by outside powers. It notes Vatican messaging and Pope Paul VI weakly swaying Catholics toward anti Communist parties, while Italian Christian Democrats face scandal and poor governance impacts.
A selection of letters critiques Philadelphia’s Bicentennial, mayor Rizzo, and public spending while lampooning security and waste concerns. Readers urge better advance publicity and citizen involvement for July 4 events, praise fire department efforts, and stress community support for local services and parades.
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed in the writer’s handwriting and with a mailing address. Anonymous contributions are not considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space, clarity, taste, and libel. Limit is 200 words, exceptions possible.
Local page notes community events and notices in Aiken South Carolina. Brief items cover social happenings, school activities, and upcoming public meetings with names and locations mentioned.
Phyllis Schlafly summarizes Daniel O. Graham claims of Soviet superiority in nuclear and conventional forces. He cites 1962 to present gaps in ICBMs submarines aircraft and air defense plus growth in Soviet missiles and antiballistic systems. Schlafly accuses US spending trends and blames Nixon Kissinger and Ford for détente and strategic missteps.
Beginning next month delegates from 140 nations will work toward a United Nations Law of the Sea treaty. The piece outlines how the draft could pit developed and underdeveloped nations, exporters and importers, and seacoast versus landlocked states, creating administrative friction for a Carter or Reagan administration and a wary Senate. It notes potential clashes over revenue sharing, regulatory regimes, and seabed mining economics, and compares the situation to the League of Nations decision.
A reader asks how Jesus could be in the tomb for three days and nights between Friday and Sunday. Billy Graham responds that Jewish idiom counts any part of a day as a full day, so three days can cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He emphasizes the Resurrection as central truth and offers comforting biblical hope.
New York sources say Jimmy Carter probes Senate sentiment on leadership between Hubert Humphrey and Robert Byrd. Carter met Byrd and plans to discuss with Humphrey as Ed Muskie and Ernest Hollings engage privately. Muskie upset over a reported withdrawal offer.
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