China Trade Debate Aims to Qualify Carter’s China Hopes
Washington notes that Commerce Secretary Kreps warns growth in US China trade will be gradual. 1978 US China trade reached 1.2 billion with Taiwan near 7.4 billion, while 1979 projected two way trade with China around 1.7 billion. Skeptics question rapid gains given China’s limited arable land and infrastructure and China’s post Cultural Revolution tech gaps.
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Peking
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
China
Shah Granted Visa to Mexico and Sanctuary Debate
The deposed shah of Iran has been granted a visa to Mexico and may live there indefinitely. Critics say the move shows U S failure to support a long time ally while privately fearing risks to Americans abroad. The article argues the United States should have offered sanctuary sooner to avoid irate backlash and suggests welcoming the shah back to American soil for reflection.
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Iran
Mexico
United States
Henry Kissinger
Washington
Shah
Ayatollah Khomeini
U.S
Tehran
Ayatollah
Carter
Dear Dr Graham: returning to faith from homosexuality
A reader asks if it is ever too late to renounce homosexual activity and rejoin Christian life. The reply emphasizes God’s forgiveness through repentance, notes Scripture condemns homosexuality as rebellion, and urges joining a strong Christ‑centered group or church for support.
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DR. Graham
G.M
God
Christ
Paul
Roman Empire
Profit as seed we must plant in inflation debate
A columnist argues that high corporate profits fuel inflation and insists profits fund investment, jobs, and innovation. It criticizes government blame, noting DOE size and oil profits, and concludes profit is essential seed for tractors, cars, jets, and medicines.
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William Simon
Department of Energy
DOE
Carter
Treasuries
Mr. Simons
Jolly government banks raise savings rates and old jokes
Ashley notes banks may raise savings rates to five percent, boosting buying power but costing tax on interest. The column riffs on school boards, etiquette in letters, politics, beef prices, space satire, crime, and social quirks with sharp humor. It ends with a quip about the American economy and UFO tax ideas.
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Jimmy Carter
Moon
Jupiter
Atlanta Braves
Congress
IRS
Aiken publisher Samuel A. Cothran’s Post Office Notice
Samuel A. Cothran, publisher since 1867, operates Aiken Communications Inc at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 298601. The paper is issued every afternoon Monday through Friday with second class postage paid at Aiken South Carolina.
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Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Aiken, S.C
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