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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1974
Page
4
South Carolina lawmakers are criticized for inefficiency and weak governance. Rep. C. Marshall Cain is highlighted for reform efforts. A study, The Sometime Governments, ranks SC 44th of 52 on overall effectiveness with poor accountability and representation. The piece urges voter concern and activeness.
The essay argues Giscard seeks un complicated leadership yet faces a Bonn Paris axis with Schmidt as key partner. It notes France's weak balance of payments, Western alliance ties, and a push for Europeanist plans including a European Confederation by decade's end. It highlights French naval and nuclear strength, amid caution on America’s role and MBFR possibilities.
Richland and Lexington counties sheriffs announce enforcement of a state law banning candidate posters on utility poles. The move aims to reduce litter and safety hazards from climbing spikes and tack nails. Aiken County residents are urged to see similar enforcement.
A Columbia inmate council urges public support for a state wide correctional plan. Houston Mayes chair urges involvement to improve systems as inmates will return to society from Central Correctional Institution.
The Aiken Standard solicits letters to the editor that are signed with a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered and pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
Yesteryear report notes Troop 13 from Eustis Park Elementary School finishing a year with a cookout at the Girl Scout cabin. Leaders Mrs. Harold Ostdahl and Mrs. Walter Lawrence guided girls ages ten and eleven as they learned first aid water safety and artificial respiration earning Second Class Badges for Lynda Bates Jacqueline Berger Beverly Emrich Jane Dickerson Annette Garvin Olivia Garvin Ruth Gregorie and others. Ken Kilbourne Aiken Chamber of Commerce manager to attend a week institute for Chamber executives at the University of North Carolina. he is a returning attendee and alumnus of the program.
The piece argues that terrorism demands hard force, citing Israel's hostage rescue where troops stormed a school house, killed captors, and freed children. It condemns negotiation and warns against appeasement, asserting that future threats require decisive action. The author praises Hoover's stance against ransom and claims mercy emboldens attackers.
A controversial analysis compares Gen Antonio de Spinola to Allende and Naguib, warning that Portugal's government coalition with communists jeopardizes NATO access to the Azores and endangers Western interests in Angola and Mozambique amid fears of Soviet influence in Africa.
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