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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1970
Page
4
Opinion argues the National Guardsmen should not be blamed for firing at Kent State and questions training that teaches killing. The writer urges guardsmen not to be reduced to doormats and calls for different duties rather than policing or crowd control.
Spartanburg Senator Paul M. Moore sues in Spartanburg County challenging the 16 circuit judicial system as population skewed, noting eight judges serve a third of the people while the other eight serve two thirds. He urges a 1971 General Assembly reform via declaratory judgment to balance circuits, acknowledging political hurdles.
Thor Heyerdahl claimed his 3200 mile transatlantic papyrus voyage showed a papyrus boat could sail and Egyptians might have reached America 4000 years ago. The Ra II broke up 600 miles from goal last year, but the crew proved persistence to laymen and challenged scientists and historians to rethink their timelines.
The article discusses a spiritual law that crown comes after the cross and that everyone faces problems. It argues God assesses our capacity, allows trials to forge strong souls, and comforts believers by sharing in Christ's suffering to reign with Him.
Readers lash out over Vietnam veterans transport delays and postwar reception. A Perry letter defends town pride while demanding apologies for an article, and a Hallandale reader warns of self protection amid crime. Aiken County Tricentennial staff thanks the press for coverage.
A Minneapolis teacher gave 500 to a man for a half interest in a mythical training school. The man vanished. She complained to the Better Business Bureau, who asked why she did not investigate first. She admitted she knew about the Bureau but feared its advice.
A job interviewer seeks a candidate who is both a live wire and methodical. The applicant balks, saying he cannot change his Presbyterian beliefs, and declines the job citing that requirement. The exchange ends with the candidate's decision not to take the position.
Carolyn Marvin explains to her husband she spent heavily at the beauty salon saying she aims to continue a Lady Bird Johnson era of making America beautiful. A six year old boasted he sold the family dog for 10000 as a trade for two cats, leaving no money received.
Dorothy K. MacDowell recounts a turn of the century barn on Route 78 near Aiken. Built after a prior fire, it once housed a livery stable and riding academy led by D. W. Gaston and Sam Koon Sr. Carriages and rigs faded as autos arrived, while the brick structure remains sturdy though weathered.
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