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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
4
The Supreme Court limited loitering law enforcement to laws with ascertainable standards. The Cincinnati ordinance failed as vague, risking discriminatory enforcement. Cities must define measurable behavior limits while preserving rights to assemble and move freely.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes rising costs from six to eight cents for letters and laments the fading value of small coins and everyday items as inflation reshapes prices and expectations. The piece reflects weary humor about changes from stamps to candy costs.
A satirical column weighs presidential candidates by smoking habits. It mocks a fictional president who quits smoking publicly while recounting a week of surreal events with ambassadors, poodles, and gum drops, ending with a nod to Senator Harold Hughes for sobriety.
The piece argues that fair weather justice is rare as thousands arrested during May Day faced detentions with few convictions. It cites New Haven rulings on Black Panther defendants and condemns courtroom sabotage as a threat to democracy, urging steadfast application of law to both punish the guilty and protect rights.
A columnist rants about looming weather upheaval drought pollution and recession. He mocks media sensationalism warning of thunder storms toxic air and contaminated water while urging calm despite pervasive fear. He reflects on societal anxiety and media overload and cites a Wall Street Journal cartoon about printing bad news.
Billy Graham explains why God allows evil and suffering for now. He says God could end it but permits it as human hearts stay wicked. He notes God offered Jesus as a sacrifice for sin and that forgiveness comes through Christ for those who choose.
Belle McDuffie and children praise Capt. R. A. Higgenbottom for rescuing Maude Baker from a November 24, 1970 fire. They commend the Aiken fire department and local hospital care, while expressing pride in their city and its people after Albert McDuffie’s death.
A letter from Alex Hyslop of 225 Columbia Ave NW complains about loose unlicensed dogs and those with no rabies shots. He cites night barking and dogs harassing pedestrians, urging city action.
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