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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1979
Page
5
In a humorous exchange a woman argues that women face constant dangers from everyday tasks. She lists numerous risky acts with knives, axes, and other implements, contrasting with male assumptions about safety and highlighting female resilience and surprise at the dangers faced in routine chores.
A reader endorses cohabitation before marriage while parents celebrate, then letters discuss a mother’s kleptomania, the need for treatment, and telling a father if necessary. Abby advises acknowledgement, professional help, and disclosure to a parent if theft persists.
Du Pont chemist John Pickett recalls his first rough canoe trip and explains how a local club formed to share whitewater safety and camaraderie. He has since logged 110 river trips and aims to run heavy water in an open canoe with flotation aids.
Aiken County communities are featured in today’s edition with brief notices and updates. Read on for civic meetings, school events, and local announcements shaping the area this week.
John Pickett and associates plan the Aiken Augusta Whitewater Club to unite canoeists from calm rivers to roaring rapids. A kickoff program with whitewater slides and films will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in North Augusta.
Frank McGrath leads 28 volunteers as CSRA Science and Engineering Fair opens in Bell Auditorium with 18 counties contributing projects. He coordinates setup, judging prep, electrical needs, and post fair security for valuable exhibits ahead of Friday night awards.
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