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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1971
Page
4
A humorous critique follows Irving Hanrahatty, a boy who joins the Weathermen, learns violence and revolution, and faces escalation and failure. He witnesses police and government repression, experiences consequences, and discovers a moral: true stature comes from growing up.
John Hatcher of Oleander Drive had a remarkable pine cut down. The 442 year old tree stood 85 feet tall and 30 inches in diameter. Bees forced a wait for cold clear days before removal. The forester, born in Louisville, noted similar trees nearby and recalled DeSoto’s era.
In a letter to the editor, a South Carolina lawmaker defends a bill requiring at least 30 days notice in a newspaper of forthcoming vacancies on commissions boards and committees in Aiken County. He says the move promotes openness, invites public interest, and counters secrecy while denying the claim it targets the delegation.
The Aiken Standard traces its long lineage back to 1867 with Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor and Eugene J. Oyler serving as executive editor, establishing a legacy of local reporting.
Miss Mary Key, aided by the Aiken Rehabilitation Workshop, told the Rotary Club how the program moved her from a life of dependence to independence. She now works, drives, and speaks of gained self respect, praising the leadership of A. J. Sauer and the community effort.
The article discusses Deputy State Health Officer Dr. Lamar E. Priester Jr.’s broad mandate in general environmental sanitation and the risk of jurisdictional conflict with the State Pollution Control Authority. It urges clearer guidelines to avoid public disruption from overlapping powers.
A Washington stance lauds President Nixon for using air power to shield troops during Southeast Asia withdrawal. The piece argues Vietnamization strengthened South Vietnam with modern arms and training, enabling joint operations with US air cover and reducing enemy sanctuaries in Laos and Cambodia.
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