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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
4
The notice announces Robert D. Cathcart as executive editor with the publication in Aiken South Carolina on Friday June 2, 1972. No further details are provided.
The House approves a bill to make Lander College state supported, despite protests over taxpayer burden. Lander, a four year liberal arts college with about 1,100 students, is Greenwood County funded and aims for state ownership by July 1, 1973. Critics warn of fiscal strain similar to Charleston and Francis Marion, and point to Conway and Spartanburg potential entrants.
The piece notes Jack Anderson of The Atlanta Constitution winning a Pulitzer for reporting on behind the scenes discussions of U S policy during the India Pakistan war. It compares the approach to inquiry urged by the Columbia State and calls Anderson a hardhitting journalist committed to the people's right to know. It also discusses methadone treatment and narcotics addiction research by Dole and Nyswander with notes on new therapies and policy ideas.
A reader complains about gun incidents in Aiken and argues for better bird protection. A long letter criticizes South Carolina Act 1157 of 1970 and its 1971 amendments, urging creation of a single Environmental Quality Department to avoid duplication and improve regulation and public perception.
A column criticizes AFL-CIO President George Meany for confrontational conduct at the Miami convention and for a large pay raise. It argues labor leaders fail to represent working people and notes low public confidence in organized labor.
A profile of Ohio Congressman John Ashbrook challenging Nixon for the Republican nomination. He frames his bid as patriotic, criticizing Nixon for broken promises on solvency and security and opposing disengagement in arms talks. Ashbrook warns against utopian diplomacy and urges steadfast defense.
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