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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
4
Aiken County Education Association faces critique over a poll on funding for public schools. Critics say school influence biased responses and that the survey excludes nonparents, implying the broader public has no stake in school support.
The piece argues against using time since the last tax increase or lower rates than peers as valid reasons. It warns South Carolina could fall behind and provoke no major harm, suggesting migration only if ranked 50th in taxation, comparing to Oklahoma and California rushes.
A Gallup Poll finds 57 percent support nationwide initiative and referendum. Senators Pourezk and Hatfield back a federal Voter Initiative Amendment though no Senate action has occurred. Critics warn about oversimplified issues and potential tyranny of the majority in direct democracy.
In addressing worship practices Billy Graham explains that worship occurs on a set day linked to Jesus’ resurrection, cites Acts 20 7 and Revelation 22 9, notes church buildings aid worship though not essential, and emphasizes the Lord s Supper and truthful worship in spirit.
Two letters discuss public education in South Carolina and campaign tactics. William A. H. Henderson criticizes Senator McMillan for opposing property tax increases and defends higher teacher pay as necessary. Elaine Van der Linder praises Brantley Harvey for running a high and clean campaign.
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as Publisher and Scott B. Hunter as Managing Editor with .B. Cubbedge as Advertising Director Charles O Grice as Classified Ad Manager and Sue S. Brown as Production Manager reflecting the paper's leadership team.
City seeks publication of existing dog ordinances to explain rights and responsibilities for dog owners and non owners. Emphasizes safety for children at play and privacy for pedestrians while outlining owner duties and dog control expectations. Presented by Bob Newburn.
Retired General Westmoreland urged a clear policy to avoid media government ambiguity if the US fights again in Vietnam. He faulted press coverage of Tet as a Communist victory and argued insight from journalism is only one element in a broader national debate on the war.
The piece argues Social Security taxes fall short of the benefits owed and will worsen as the birthrate declines. It cites E Haeworth Robertson urging higher taxes and longer work life, and discusses retirement age shifts, funding flaws, and abortion as a demographic factor. It calls for public abortion records and stricter abortion regulation.
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