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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
4
An essay questions if humans should broadcast to alien civilizations to seek wisdom and risks inviting a reply. The speaker fears that if a superior life form responds, humans will reveal details about Earth and themselves, potentially inviting danger rather than enlightenment.
President Nixon considers the issue of admitting Red China to the United Nations with a mid July decision promised. FBI Director Hoover notes Beijing is not recognized by the U.S. nor in the U N, potentially giving Red China similar cover to the Soviet mission. The piece discusses a possible two China policy and implications for espionage and diplomacy.
The Tulsa World reports experiments with a 40 hour week across firms including Chrysler and the U S Civil Service Commission. Early results suggest less absenteeism and happier workers with potential higher profits. Some programs use two weeks on one off. if CSC approves, four day weeks could spread widely and spark questions about how people will use extra free time.
Attorney General John Mitchell defends national security wiretapping without warrants citing the presidential oath to protect the Constitution. He argues courts lack background for fast decisions and that the President is best suited to authorize security taps. Enemies called his stance risky. supporters applaud his candor.
HAL BOYLE notes that being ornery at times is part of human nature and can be a moral victory, with jokes about lamb eating, eggplant images, door to door sales, money lending caution, and marriage dynamics. He pokes fun at habits, politics, jogging, and experience in a light column style.
A 1971 Miss America contestant envisions a female president and discusses the growing role of women in leadership. Jayne Baker Spain notes issues like war crime inflation and the environment concern both genders, and she predicts a woman president could emerge as competence rises and the next generation advances.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with the writer's mailing address required. Anonymous submissions are rejected and pen names are not allowed. Letters must be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
The League of Women Voters of Aiken County asks City of Aiken property owners to sign and return petition cards. Signing does not obligate voting for bond proposals. enough signatures allow citizens to express wishes on the bond issue. Mrs. R. W. Peterson presides.
The excerpt cites Jesus for loving God with all heart mind and strength and loving neighbors as oneself. It argues to put God first, others second, then self, warning that neglecting God leads to a life overly structured and out of balance.
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