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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
4
Readers clash with the recent removal of magistrates from 13 to eight and Governor’s appointment power with Senate consent. The letter argues the 1971 role is outdated and suggests replacing magistrates with a county court, favoring further reductions in 1972.
Washington describes an emergency White House session where the Committee on Reasons Why debates why the Vietnam policy endures. They settle on a slogan claiming American troops are in Vietnam because Our Boys Are Not Fighting for Nothing, despite evidence of limited combat activity and rising drug concerns among troops.
Connecticut Governor Thomas Meskill earns praise for standing firm on vetoes against minority protections and costly measures. He dismissed an environmental bill to ease business costs, while asserting independence from party pressure as he reshapes state policy amid a nationwide performance gap.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with a valid mailing address. Anonymous or pen name submissions are not considered. All letters must be legible and subject to editing for space clarity taste and libel.
James A. Foreman reflects on November 28, 1950 when about 240000 acres in Aiken Barnwell and Allendale Counties South Carolina were taken to build an Atomic Energy Commission plant. He notes site selection due to Augusta bound growth and river water purity concerns and future community changes around the Savannah River Project.
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