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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
4
The piece argues budget cuts can improve defense efficiency without weakening force strength. It notes Navy destroyers aging but replaced by larger, more capable ships, and cites waste in programs like C5. It suggests tighter funding could reduce excess while maintaining readiness and avoiding fat in the military machine.
The piece satirically argues the Nixon administration thrived on brief staged conflicts under the idea of a Regularly Scheduled War. It claims Cambodia Laos Burma and Katmandu campaigns were designed to be short, boosting popularity and aiding re election prospects. It ends with Nixon announcing a 37 minute war and a red button push.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird argues the United States faces a two front threat from Soviet and Middle East pressure as Nixon era policies unfold. He suggests expanding military assets in the Med and accelerating Vietnamization while NATO allies must share burdens to counter Soviet missiles and expand aid to Israel and regional partners. The piece links Laird’s views to broader strategic bets and calls for cautious action before the next election.
A look at Leisure World Laguna Hills and similar adult developments notes growth with homes by condo plan and 14 story buildings. It highlights costs including meals and medical care, guard service, and abundant clubs while warning about entry, sub letting, and choosing a lifestyle aligned with age groups.
In this reflection from Newark AP writer Bob Haring the author notes how middle aged executives lose personal identity to their role as parents. He cites reality threats from SALT arms talks to defense budgets while exploring how fatherhood reshapes self perception and social status.
A reflection argues gambling fuels racketeers and harms society. It cites Nevada tracks as examples, condemns materialism, and cites Bible verses to warn that money lost hurts the hungry and corrupts character.
Washington reports show 1966 farm earnings diverge with a quarter under 2500 dollars and a third between 5000 and 10000 dollars. Senate approves a 20000 dollar annual cap on federal payments, highlighting subsidies distort small farmer viability and boost large scale entitlement.
The New York World reported Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler USA retired died in Brooklyn at 69 on January 25 1906 after pneumonia and pleurisy. Funeral services were at St. Thomas and he was buried at Arlington. Known for defending Aiken in 1865 he remained a modest, energetic congressman with grit.
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