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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1971
Page
4
The Aiken Standard, established in 1867, features Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor with Eugene J. Oyler serving as executive editor.
In a bid to raise a teacher pay increase, the House Ways and Means Committee taps escheat funds, risking fiscal irresponsibility by using a one time windfall. Critics warn the $1.6 million estimate may not materialize and could be recovered by heirs. Gov West and the state treasurer oppose using principal for ongoing needs. The issue prompts calls for veto or repudiation by the General Assembly.
A persuasive essay argues for exporting Christianity through indigenous leadership To avoid a rising threat from expanding populations in Africa Asia and the Orient The piece praises John Haggin of Evangelism International based in Singapore and outlines a plan to train national leaders who can spread the Gospel locally within a year reaching hundreds of millions Meanwhile it contrasts missionary methods with Communist attempts to convert people and urges funding via American dollars to empower foreign evangelism rather than military action.
A letter cites the April 20 1970 Congressional Record reporting a planned expense paid trip to Russia for up to 1 000 U S officials and spouses and 1 000 Russians and spouses funded under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act. The author condemns the move as taxpayer funded boasting and urges public scrutiny amid local civic critique.
Letter recounts a stranger who aided a stalled driver on Richland Avenue at 8:30 A.M. The writer thanks the Good Samaritan identified as Randy Davidson, WLOW GM, and urges public recognition while noting the kindness restored amid a harsh world. The note also asks about trees preservation and the cost of the forthcoming courthouse project.
The first major equestrian event in Aiken's Triple Crown drew about 4,000 spectators at the Jefferson Aiken Mile Training Track. Proceeds exceeded $2,000 for the American Cancer Society chapter, a benefit organized at Abraham Schultz's request who supplied horses drivers and prizes.
G L Toole II recounts the Gregg Mansion era on Colleton Avenue where the 1876 fire killed Porthmann and Hausman and led to multiple hangings of Black suspects in 1877 near an African American settlement. The piece traces later owners including Otis Chafee, his daughter Mrs Emma Chafee Walpole, and Elm Court linked to Harriman and Vanderbilt lineage.
A reader asks if praying for financial aid is appropriate during illness. The response urges approaching God as a child to a father, through Jesus, and sharing every difficulty. It notes trials test faith and should drive trust and dependence rather than imply God’s anger.
An editorial notes that government services seem cheap only because the true cost is hidden in bureaucracy. It argues asking government to do more inflates costs through inefficiency and lack of competition, with residents ultimately paying.
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