Samuel A Cothran President and Editor
Samuel A Cothran serves as president and editor of the Aiken Standard with Eugene J Oyler as executive editor for Page4.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
4
Samuel A Cothran serves as president and editor of the Aiken Standard with Eugene J Oyler as executive editor for Page4.
A South Carolina Supreme Court ruling narrowly interprets the state Constitution to prohibit grants for private colleges. The decision affects 21 private schools and over 5,300 students, with forecasts of higher taxes and a shift of higher education costs to state institutions unless a constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.
U S Senator Abraham Ribicoff faulted the late L Mendel Rivers for impugning a Senate inquiry into corruption in military service clubs tied to former Brig Gen Earl F Cole. The charge arose at a Friday hearing drawing attention to posthumous remarks. Blood drive runs today and tomorrow in Aiken at the Municipal Auditorium with 3 to 9 pm donations.
A profile of Rep. Paul McCloskey Jr. of California who drew attention by invoking impeachment in remarks on President Nixon. The piece notes his defense of public debate on war, his military record, and speculation he may challenge a sitting Republican president.
Readers praise the March 6 exhibition harness races at Jefferson Aiken Mile Track benefiting the American Cancer Society with about 4000 attendees. Letters note delays due to trainer arrival and flight issues, thank sponsors and media, and call for continued community cooperation and next year's participation.
A letter from R S McKinney thanks Rep J H Williams for opening communication with citizens of Aiken County. The writer urges more consultation and respect from state legislators and notes appreciation for local government meetings. Thomas C Cundiff Captain Salvation Army signs endorsement.
The piece credits Chief Justice Warren Burger with steadying the Court after the Warren era. It notes two Nixon nominees, hints at the Harris Miranda challenge, and discusses a 4-4 Maryland porn case tie with Justice Douglas's conflict of interest. It argues reform is slow but underway.
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