Hopelands group to elect Mrs. Whitney Tower president
Boost for Hopelands election recognizes Mrs. Tower for improving Hopelands and leading the Iselin estate carriage house to become part of the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. The museum opened last year and expanded to second floor rooms now used by the Friends of Hopelands for their annual meeting.
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Whitney Tower
Friends of Hopelands, Inc
Hopelands
Tower
Iselin Estate
Aiken
Friends of Hopelands
Joan Tower
Letters To The Editor On Aiken Senatorial Critique
A reader criticizes Senator Thurmond for following polls and praises Senator Hollings for decisive leadership on the Panama Canal Treaty. The letter recalls polls showing Thurmond against the treaty and Hollings withholding such data, debating when elected officials should follow constituents. It also notes Hollings voting for a pay raise. A separate note congratulates the Aiken Recreation Department and volunteers for the Triple Crown Road Race, praising organization and suggesting possible future growth.
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Aiken Standard
Senator Thurmond
Senator Hollings
Hollings
South Carolina
Thurmond
Goldwater
Aiken
Coal Strike Lesson Highlights Misplaced Focus and Costs
The piece argues Arnold Miller differs from John L. Lewis and notes union reform to elected locals. It warns wage gains may backfire due to taxes and health care costs, urging leaders to prioritize health and pension benefits over higher wages. It calls for shifting focus to real value and savings.
Muriel Humphrey U.S. Senate appointment sparks feminist debate
Readers weigh in on Muriel Humphrey's Senate appointment as widow of Hubert Humphrey. The piece questions ERA solidarity and prompts letters on gender equality, party politics, and responses from readers and humor columns.
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Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Muriel
Senate
U.S. Senate
Friends of the Equal Rights Amendment
Muriel Humphrey
Biblical diet guidance across testaments with modern relevance
The Old Testament sets dietary laws for Jews, later viewed as not making diet inherently sacred. The New Testament emphasizes nourishing foods and freedom from unclean foods, yet cultural and moral cautions remain. Paul cites Romans 14 14 and I Corinthians 10 31 urging all to act to the glory of God.
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Paul
Jesus
Banks and Lobbying Back Panama Treaties Spark Senate Debate
The article argues that despite public opposition, some senators back the Panama Canal treaties due to pressure from international banks and a broad lobbying push. It cites loans to Panama, debt service, and potential U.S. costs post ratification, plus critiques of administration messaging and legal precedents supporting U.S. control of the canal.
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Panama
Torrijos
U.S. Canal
Philip Crane
Panama Canal Company
Defense Department
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