Democratic Delegate Quota Split Faces 1976 Tone
The article reports a regional Atlanta meeting where blacks, young people and women pressed for quotas in delegate selection for the 1976 Democratic National Convention. Critics warn minorities seek voice while others fear unfairness to Wallace supporters. It notes broader factional strains potentially benefiting Wallace era Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democrats’ Commission On
Atlanta
Thomas Reed
Death of George H. Grant Aiken attorney and former legislator
The Aiken community mourns George H. Grant 55 longtime attorney with Garvin and Grant and former South Carolina state representative. A World War II veteran, he chaired the Aiken County Democratic Party and served as a university trustee. He died at Talmadge Hospital after a monthlong illness. He was deeply devoted to his family and will be missed in the legal and civic life of Aiken.
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J. Leiper Freeman
Vanderbilt University
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Labor
Democratic Party
Gov. Wallace
GOP
Aiken
George H. Grant
Talmadge Hospital
Augusta
Grant
Garvin and
House of Representatives
Aiken County
Democratic Executive Committee
Which Way Out of Economic Stalemate Under Nixon Policies
The piece weighs inflation risks versus controlled economy dangers, arguing patience with Nixon’s on again off again policies. It cites the Fed and Congress as key to restoring market self regulation and fiscal restraint to lift the economy from its current troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Nixon
Federal Reserve System
Fed
Congress
Wall Street Journal
Aiken Standard 1973 Editorial Leaders
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor in the staff byline dated Tuesday July 24 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Cothran
Shield debate in Congress after Puerto Rican attack
Protection for members may come from bullet proof shielding of the public gallery in the House chamber. Four Puerto Rican separatists fired from the galleries on March 1, 1954, wounding five. many oppose the shield as symbolic. Senate has no similar plans.
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House
Senate
Aiken County Receives 539 Relief Cattle in 1934
Dorothy MacDowell reports 539 head of relief cattle brought into Aiken County from drought areas in the West during fall 1934. Cattle were placed with local farmers near Ellenton Springfield Salley Ai ken Wagener and more. The State Forestry Commission considers a 700 acre state forest park site donated by the county adjacent to the Edisto River valued at 3200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Macdowell
Aiken County
JS. Eubanks
J.G. Crosland
Ellenton
N.M. Brown
R.B. Furtick
Springfield
Salley
L.W. Boykin
James K. Staubes
Aiken
Otis Redd
Wagener
WD. McNair
County
Blood Pressure Alert Prompts Self Monitoring and Treatment
A medical alert urges Americans to monitor blood pressure at home. Experts say 23 million have hypertension, many unaware or undertreated, risking heart attack or stroke. Dr Stamler and Dr Master advocate patient participation, cuff use, and self adjustment under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
National Heart and Lung Institute
American Medical Assn
AMA
Jeremiah Stamler
Northwestern
New York
Arthur Master
New York Heart Assa
AMA _ educational
Public relations and Watergate role in cover up
Retired press spokesman argues that professional public relations counsel at White House policy level could have prevented Watergate cover up. He criticizes misuse of PR term, urges top management oversight, and cites practice of telling the truth fast in crises. Robert Nathans signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Select Committee
John Mitchell
White House
Watergate
Augusta
Senate
Mitchell
Robert Nathans
Consumers Aren't All Angels in Our Town
Reverend W. Lee Truman argues that consumers frequently cheat and lie for small gains, citing tag switching, mislabeling, returning read magazines for refunds, and worn clothing. He suggests a moral revival and discusses the need for higher ethical standards among shoppers and teenagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Truman
Ralph Nader
Miss Wolf
DuPont
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Rules
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with a writer’s mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. There is no subject matter limit.
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Rufus
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