Underground press tactics cited in Ervin Committee hearing
The L Street Pravada spokesperson testifies that as an underground paper it imitates biased mainstream outlets, using sensational headlines and unfounded claims to attack President Nixon. Senators critique ethics as press bloodlust grows, noting fear of personal injury stories and vendetta journalism.
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Holmes Alexander
L Street Pravada
Ervin Committee
Sam Dash
Pravada
United States
Jeb Magruder
William Sloane Coffin
Washington Monument
Magruder
Sen. Mnouye
Magruders
Nixon
Sen. Gurney
L Street
Sen. Ervin
Inter
Sen. Weicker
San Clemente
Caesar Chavez
Secret Service
California
Florida
Hyannisport
Lbj Ranch
Aiken Standard Leadership Names
Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor while Robert D. Cathcart holds the role of Executive Editor for the Aiken Standard, established in 1867.
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Samuel A. Cothran
State Financing of Local Schools in South Carolina
State Senator Rembert C Dennis signals that 100 percent state financing for local schools could begin with the new legislature in January and extend beyond a gubernatorial election. Public educators favor centralized funding, while the Supreme Court ruling on equalization has not dampened debate. Possible shifts could free local taxes for other uses, but the overall tax impact remains unclear.
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South Carolina
Rembert C. Dennis
General Assembly
Dennis
Supreme Court
Columbia
Editorial: Senate Seniority Hinders Reform Efforts in South Carolina
An editorial in the Columbia State urges reforms to reapportionment and term rules to curb senatorial seniority protections. It notes a Constitutional Revision Committee favoring 10 year reapportionment, anti gerrymandering safeguards, and election certification for new terms, while incumbents resist. The piece asserts the public should demand constitutional improvements over old convenience.
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South Carolina
Senate
Columbia
House
Aiken Institute Class of 1934 Graduation Highlights
On May 25 1934 Aiken Institute awarded diplomas to 32 graduates. Names include Louis Alvanos Mary Minna Courtnay Grace Melbourne Coward and Julius Maurice Efron. Salutatorian Grace Coward spoke on the old South Carolina Railroad. Efron delivered the valedictory on business and industry. A quartet sang Kentucky Babe.
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Dorothy Macdowell
Aiken Institute
Louis Alvanos
Mary Minna Courtnay
Grace Melbourne Coward
William Crosswell Croft
Oscar Shider Dukes
Julius Maurice Efron
Minnie Efron
Mary Perry Garvin
Helen Edith George
Rudolph Willis Goldman
Lois Franks Goodwin
Birdie Gowan
Dora Frances Hahn
Martin Eugene Holley
Luther Glenn Holley
Sadie Leona Holley
Cleoniss Valerie Johnson
Ida Mae Langer
Alice Gwendolyn Monk
Frances Eva Page
Katrina Pardue
Joel Hallman Radcliffe
Rose Rudnick
Ethel Ruby Smith
Marion Hartzog Smoak
Edith Louise Stafford
Charles Murrell
Venning
Stanley Aaron Wil
Grace Coward
South Carolina
Thomas Washington Coward
Crosswell Croft
C.A. Owens
George A. Durban
Tracy L. Hite
Robert M. Laird
Kentucky
Who Can Afford To Strike
PAUL HARVEY argues that rising costs and living standards make strikes increasingly unaffordable. He notes moratoriums in steel and maritime sectors, rising idleness costs, and looming major contracts affecting millions. The piece cites labor leaders and warns of inflation pressures and wage demands shaping future negotiations.
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Paul Harvey
George Meany
Peter Brennan
Department of Labor
Labor stance on production pace and automation
The Harris survey shows workers believe they could produce more and fear automation of their jobs. Yet most oppose production speedups, thinking gains would mainly benefit stockholders and management. The piece argues labor should push for higher output and profits shared with consumers.
Covered bridges revival and other notes
Rufus Gosnell surveys covered bridges in the United States and highlights states leading the revival. He also includes eclectic asides on psychiatry, traffic courtesy, personal life reflections, Freud, reputation repair, and a joke about Pearly Gates humor.
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Henniker
N.H
United States
C.b.'s
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Vermont
Pearly Gates
When It Rains By HAL BOYLE
Poet HAL Boyle muses on rain as a disruptor then offers playful cures for rainy day blues. He notes moods, mishaps, and the urge to create, finally urging readers to venture outside for a rainbow.
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Hal Boyle
Hope for troubled souls from Billy Graham letter
A reader writes of deep depression and marital strife seeking death relief and peace of mind. Billy Graham responds with faith as remedy, urging recognition of need repentance and submission to Christ, while addressing manipulation by the husband and the work of divine wisdom for lasting purpose.
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Billy Graham
God
Christ
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Skylar
Aiken
Robert D. Cathcart
Aiken, S.C
Yesteryear
Liamson
Daniel Boone Woodward, Jr
Elwood Everett Woodward
Ada Wyman
Annie Rose Yarborough
Aiken and
Aiken County
USDA
Citizen Smith
Watergate
Rufus
By Rufus W. Gosnell
Internal Revenue
Sigmund Freud
St. Peter
Selves
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