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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
4
Aiken County Assemblywoman Irene Rudnick introduces a bill to limit magistrate appointments to winners of advisory elections, arguing the system is outdated and lacks legal standing. She cites past disputes and urges elimination of the magistrate office, while acknowledging her push could worsen the current issues.
A reader asks if immorality is contagious as her 18 year old son follows his father’s example. The response emphasizes that each person is judged for their own sins and urges maintaining moral standards, personal responsibility, and prayer for forgiveness and holy living.
A housewife faced delays from two local electricians who each promised later arrival. When both showed up together she greeted them with humor. One quip about a big charge drew a quick punchline from the pair.
Letters to the editor urge maintaining a Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Aiken County. They argue regional prisons aid habilitation, propose federal funding, and call for careful budgeting and planning to model a state facility.
An open letter argues Nixon loyalists seek sympathy amid leaks and Watergate fallout. It cites statements by Nixon and supporters, notes the Brezhnev visit may yield explanations, and suggests the president bears responsibility while his allies cling to hope for vindication.
In April 1924 the Black Stables owned by Mr. Tommy Hitchcock were destroyed by fire. The blaze started in the Live Oak kitchen, spread to an out house and then the stables where about 20 horses were saved. The Live Oak cottage partly burned and losses reached about 15000 with 1500 on the stables and 9000 on Live Oak cottage. Downer Institute in Beech Island also burned and insurer payments were made to R L McElmurray, trustee chair.
The Aiken Standard announces Robert D. Cathcart has been appointed executive editor. Cathcart will oversee newsroom operations, shaping coverage across local, regional, and state stories. The change highlights the paper’s continuing leadership since 1867.
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