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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1974
Page
4
A letter from C. T. Coleman Jr. of a downtown shoe store accompanies a column note on downtown shopping in Aiken. The piece argues for honest discussion of downtown issues, criticizes the status quo, and urges leadership to revitalize the Central Business District and attract shoppers from surrounding areas.
Opinion urges ending oil depletion allowances to curb prices and boost domestic energy. It argues big business bears taxes while oil firms receive incentives, warns of Arab oil leverage, and cites abundant US reserves and shale potential to justify tax incentives and exploration.
In a letter to the editor C T Coleman Jr argues Aiken downtown offers more shops than malls and disputes an Aiken Standard article painting downtown as failing. He defends mix of stores and parades, urges support for ADAM, and cites parking and community ties.
Aiken County coordinators urge voters to back Congressman W. J. B. Dorn in the Democratic gubernatorial race, arguing the governorship should stay in South Carolinians and be free of New York funds and ideas. They name Earle Morris supporters Edward T. Carrick and Mark W. Walker Jr. as campaign coordinators.
The article argues detente has reached a point of no return with Congress divided over funding of Russia related investments. It warns against a full retreat to cold war and calls for prudent controls on research credits, a Congressional watchdog, and measured U S engagement with the Soviet Union while maintaining criticism of Communist policies. It notes Kissinger statements and the need to balance trade with strategic objectives. The piece critiques reliance on business interests and urges disciplined external pressure on the Soviet Union.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with the writer's mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. 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.
William E. Wood 67, former Wood Drug Store proprietor and ex Vepco executive, will become chairman of the Richmond Petersburg Turnpike after his election to the post. He plans a US tour before leading the authority. Five polio cases reported in Aiken County as of yesterday, two non paralytic, all mild.
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