Roll Call Boosts South Carolina House Attendance
A recent roll call in the South Carolina House showed 110 of 124 members present, an 88 percent attendance level that improved efficiency. Rep James B Brandt urged pay raises from 4000 to 6000, noting reelection risks if raises go higher, while the Senate dismissed the roll call as an affront to dignity.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
House
State Senate
Senate
James B. Brandt
Allendale
Rep. Brandt
Army bribery scandal ends with guilty pleas in 1960s clubs
Three former sergeants pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud tied to servicemen's clubs in Vietnam and Europe in the 1960s. Senate testimony described kickbacks, gas station and liquor profits,Swiss bank accounts, and coverups by officers. Taxpayers still wonder how much was skimmed.
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Vietnam
Europe
Senate
Army
West speech highlights rural revival challenge for farmers
Gov West told Charleston watermelon growers and distributors that rural America needs renewal. He offered few concrete ideas, urging programs to raise awareness of alternatives to urban living as a first step.
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Gov. West
Utors
Charleston
America
West
Beech Island South Carolina A Rich Aristocratic Farming Heritage
Beech Island in the Up Country Sand Hills of South Carolina near Savannah River is described as an aristocratic farming community with historic homes and fertile fields. The piece recounts its location, origins of the name, and ties to Edgefield and Aiken counties, noting Revolutionary era lore and local letters to the editor policy.
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Beech Island
Up County
Sand Hills
South Carolina
Savannah River
Silver Bluff
Aiken County
Orangeburg
Lexington
Barnwell
Edgefield
Edgefield County
Augusta
Aiken
Atomic Energy Commission
Nity
Hollow Creek
Horse Creek
Town Creek
Beech Highlands
We're Not Doing Nothing About Abuses by Welfare
Analysis of welfare abuses and reform efforts discusses court actions in Boston and Venice, California work rules, and government measures. It notes rising relief costs, computer checks, and efforts to reduce fraud and enforce child support while criticizing inaction.
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Paul Harvey
Boston
Venice
Ill
Health, Education, and Welfare Department
ADC
California
Nixon
New York City
Psychological Victory Has Just Begun
National victory in Vietnam remains disputed in American hearts and minds. The piece compares wartime morale shifts from World War II to Vietnam, calling for emotional reconversion and warning against premature celebration. It highlights draft dodgers, antiwar sentiment, and the need for a national reassessment before claiming victory.
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Holmes Alexander
Vietnam
Korea
Indochina
Nazi Germany
Normandy
Hitler Reich
Manhattan Project
Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor
The
USA
Nixon
Joseph Conrad
Dog owners urged to support leash laws in Aiken
Mrs Heywards Blackwell writes to praise Columbia's leash law and urges adoption in Aiken. She argues the rule helps owners train and attend to their dogs, protects pets from harm near homes, ensures access to clean water, and reduces stray feeding by neighbors.
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Aiken
Columbia
Aiken Standard Credits Editorial Team 1867 Founding
The Aiken Standard presents Samuel A. Cothran as executive editor and Robert D. Cathcart in a leadership note highlighting the paper’s long history since 1867. The brief identifies key editorial figures guiding daily operations and newsroom direction.
Peace and defense in a Christian household
Billy Graham answers how to raise peaceful children while defending the nation. He cites Bible verses about honoring authorities and loving others, asks if defending a country under attack can be right, and argues that resisting aggression does not equal condoning wrongdoing. He notes balancing prayer for enemies with judgment and accountability.
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Billy Graham
Air Force
S.E. Asia
Jesus
The Boss and The Leader contrasted in old advice
A collection of quotes comparing the boss to the leader, noting fear versus enthusiasm, command versus collaboration. It urges not to send a boy to do a man’s job and highlights the value of recognizing true ability, sacrifice, and honest leadership.
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