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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1972
Page
4
Aiken County moves toward a seven member Board of Commissioners under a pending home rule bill. Officials urge electing the best qualified candidates from all parties while Governor West signs into law and a 30 day filing window opens ahead of June primaries and November votes.
The editorial condemns Gov. John C. West for delaying $10 million in capital funds for the Medical University of South Carolina. It argues the delay harms 165 medical students, future residents, and beds, risking second class status and weaker training, equating the betrayal to a rising price beyond 40 pieces of silver.
The piece argues unions in media politics should align with AFL-CIO aims and cites AFTRA and the Writers Guild as respectful of press obligations while criticizing payroll deductions used for political actions. It reflects concern over union funding for political campaigns.
Paul Harvey comments on AFL-CIO leadership and NABET activity pushing to defeat Nixon. He notes unions may solicit political-action funds, while individuals resist Big Labor’s "get anybody" tactics and warn of mob-like campaigning against a candidate. He defends members' rights to dissent.
HOLMES ALEXANDER critiques the Mansfield-Scott busing amendment to the General Education Provisions Act. He cites Southern opposition, regional discrimination fears, and Supreme Court power as corrupting forces. He labels the American Majority as a diverse, troubled group bent to appease opposing views.
A young man recalls a pivotal revelation at a Charlotte crusade where he realized Jesus is the Christ and Savior. He describes the shift from head knowledge to heart knowledge, noting changes in life, passion for the Bible, and fellowship with Christians. He emphasizes that the greatest revelation is within reach through Christ.
Dr W C Alvarez argues stigma around leprosy is fading as Hansen's disease patients live with families and access outpatient care. He notes non contagious cases, Hawaii and Carville histories, and the armadillo for research. He offers a booklet on migraines and requests 25 cents to Des Moines for copies.
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