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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1970
Page
4
The Aiken Standard names Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor and Eugene J. Oyler as Executive Editor, indicating the paper’s leadership structure.
Justice Murtagh uses conditional recesses to curb disruptions by the 13 Black Panthers during pretrial hearings on alleged bombing conspiracy. Critics question speedy trial rights while supporters note potential order in his courtroom. The Chicago 7 influence and possible appeals loom over the controversial approach.
A New York City report shows 141 drug deaths this year with 35 teen victims and heroin as the main killer. Another item from Tehran notes 16 executions for drug dealing and over 80 awaiting trial, underscoring harsh penalties and rising convictions.
A satirical mock council in Saigon parodies a Disney style project to boost tourism, funded by West Germany, depicting a grim dream of a Southeast Asia resort with fake rides and guerrilla payoffs, ending with a jab at American withdrawal and a hyperbolic forecast of “tomorrow Anaheim.”
Barry Goldwater discusses the F-111 program noting its crash history and testing challenges. He recalls his solo flight near a peak, suggests trainer pilots, cites costs of 6.2 billion dollars for 230 planes and 1.5 billion for 324 more, and argues the aircraft merits further Air Force review.
Dorothy K. MacDowell credits architects C O Pascalis and A A Dexter for the original plan in 1834. The 1877 Town Council planted 500 trees. Barnard, a winter resident, added magnolias on southeast Aiken. J H Smith planted pines along Richland Newberry and nearby streets before 1900. Clarence Owens led a Clemson horticulture group in the 1920s planting Judas trees and dogwoods on Hayne Laurens and South Boundary.
Rufus Mildred and Edwin Happ, now living in Conway Arkansas, visited Aiken and praised the city before planning to return home on Burkwood Place once their Kimberly-Clark job in Arkansas is finished. DOT Cothran of Bishopville and DOT Gosnell of Columbia South Carolina send a verse about the joys of a grandchild and a happy home with a child to love and train.
A reflective piece contrasts negative TV portrayals with everyday acts of service across the United States. It highlights teachers, nurses, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and police as quiet pillars. The author argues these deeds uplift communities and define national character beyond headlines.
A letter to the editor laments litter in Aiken parks and school grounds, recalls a dead cat on Rutland Drive, and asks about city sanitation. The writer shifts to religious reflections citing Bible passages on recognition in heaven and imagery of the rich man and Lazarus.
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