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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1971
Page
4
A compressed, humorous take on gender roles and modern life. It notes men lose clothes to time, critiques ladders to success, and questions social norms from dating to liberation. The piece surveys work, marriage, and daily quirks with wry aphorisms.
The piece recounts Aiken County's 1870s court house delays, the Gregg Mansion purchase scandal, and the 1876 Hamburg battle with a controversial coroner’s jury finding. It notes arrests, bail, and the release of others amid claims of black white violence and political influence in South Carolina.
The piece praises Ronald Reagan as the standout figure at the California governor's conference, arguing his charisma, fundraising ability, and broad appeal strengthen the Republican Party. It contrasts Reagan with opponents and notes Nixon and Rockefeller shifts toward the center, asserting Reagan's principled leadership as a model for the party.
The Aiken Standard names Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor and Eugene J. Oyler as executive editor, identifying the newspaper leadership.
Congress moves to curb the presidents attempt to redeploy funds for a nationwide revenue sharing scheme. Senate Public Works Committee favors a bill extending the Appalachian Regional Commission, countering Nixon’s plan to dissolve regional bodies and redirect funds.
The article compares President and Mills plans for welfare funding and administration. It notes South Carolina would bear about 26 million of its yearly welfare bill under current structure, while Mills would shift control to the federal government, benefiting large states like New York, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania and leaving Southern states behind.
A bystander notes the man could have caught his train if he started earlier, not by running faster. The quip highlights a humorous exchange about timing and luck.
Billy Graham responds to P D's envy question noting true wealth is found in spiritual riches through Christ. He cites Jesus about life not in material abundance and references the rich young ruler and 1 Corinthians 8 9 to emphasize peace of heart comes from Heaven's resources, not bank vaults.
Earl Wright of Aiken calls on residents to pressure legislators to legalize pari mutuel betting to boost state revenue. He argues the 10 percent share would yield millions and dismantle bookies, condemns taxes on funerals and medicine as low and robbing the sick and elderly, urging public rebellion.
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