South Carolina GOP primary signals two party reality
About 310000 voted in the Democratic primary and 35000 in South Carolina's first Republican primary. The piece assesses implications for party strength, Westmoreland's looming general election bid, voter habits, and the two party system's emergence in the state. It notes Republican progress and potential shifts in Democratic control dynamics.
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William C. Westmoreland
James B. Edwards
Westmoreland
Charles D
Pug’ Ravenel
Earl Morris
Robert E. McNair
John C. West
Notable Aiken merchant Harry Surasky dies at ?
Aiken mourns the loss of Harry Surasky a prominent local merchant who ran Suraskys Liquor Store for 25 years and earlier operated a family department store. His death on July 8 leaves a void in the community and many extend sympathies to his family and friends.
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Aiken
Harry Surasky
Surasky
Oil Industry Is Guilty Of Stockholder Neglect
An op ed-style piece argues the oil industry bears guilt for benefiting customers and neglecting stockholders. It claims high profits funded exploration and innovation while investors suffer, with references to fuel pricing and industrial growth in the 1970s.
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Paul Harvey
Court of Law
Supreme Court of
Virginia
United States
Dacron
Orion
Jackson Discovers China Like a 1960s China Hand
Holmes Alexander analyzes Senator Scoop Jackson's shift toward pro China diplomacy after Pe king and compares his stance to early Cold War realignments. He notes Jackson's emphasis on parallel interests with the People's Republic and warns of potential push toward global conflict choices.
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Holmes Alexander
China
Sen
Scoop Jackson
Peking
Owen Lattimore
Foreign Service
People’s Republic
Scoop
Chaing Kai-shek
Jackson
Richard Nixon
United Nations
David Bruce
Far East Colossus
Red China
United States
Taiwan
Mao Tse - Tung
Chou En-lai
Dirty Tricks Rise in Watergate Coverage
The author deconstructs All the President's Men noting alleged dirty tactics by Bernstein and Woodward. It cites abuses of sources, juror inquiries, and attempts to influence grand jury proceedings, framed as cautionary about journalistic ethics and methods.
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John D. Lofton JR
Bob Woodward
Chuck Colson
Carl Bernstein
Donald Segretti
Washington Post
Bernstein
Pentagon
Watergate
Earl Silbert
Woodward
Post
Benjamin Bradlee
Harry Rosenfield
Bradlee
Bradless
U. S. District Court
Sirica
Edward Bennett Williams
John Sirica
Williams
W and B
Churches Embrace Stewardship Beyond Local Needs
The speaker argues for tithes used to support missions benevolence and evangelism beyond local churches. While acknowledging overhead costs and the value of efficient church offices, he highlights missionary hospitals schools and social programs funded by tithe and appeals to broader kingdom concerns. He cites Korea visits and Luke 18 27 to illustrate faith in God’s provision.
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Korea
America
Christian Church
Evangelistic Association
Kingdom
United Fund
Letter applauds Hopeland Gardens concert effort
In agreement with a prior letter, Elizabeth Harrington praises Monday night’s free concert at the Iselin estate grounds. The ensemble performed show tunes from Oliver and other favorites, drawing a large crowd and highlighting Aiken’s use of the old estate for community recreation.
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Lillian Smoak
Oliver
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken
Iselin
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor Rules
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer mailing addresses for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Legible submissions may be edited for clarity and libel. space and subject matter limits apply.
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