Nixon devalues dollar in satirical prophecy
In a spoof dated April 1 1973 Arthur Hoppe imagines Nixon declaring the dollar worthless after a chain of maneuvers to flood the world with gold and restructure value. The piece intertwines political satire with a portrait of entertainer Joel Grey and reflections on fame and stage life.
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Arthur Hoppe
Nixon
Washington
America
U.S
U. S
Mr. Nixon
Herbert Wellemiyer
Wellemi
Yer
Boardwalk
Park Place
Joel Grey
Joel
Mickey Katz
Copacabana
Grey
Broadway
Hollywood
Cleveland Playhouse
America's Mission On Earth Really Is
Holmes Alexander argues that the national purpose extends to developing and managing energy and construction materials through a new U.S. policy. He cites Dr. James Boyd and the National Commission on Materials Policy, noting converging imperatives and the need for accurate resource data before pursuing peace and growth.
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America
Earth
Holmes Alexander
James Boyd
Truman
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Nixon
National Commission On
Boyd
National Commission On Materials Policy
Congress
United States
Vietnam
Samuel A. Cothran President And Editor Aitken Standard
Samuel A. Cothran is identified as president and editor of the Aitken Standard, a role noted in an obituary-style or biographical notice. The item confirms leadership position and publication affiliation without additional context.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Aiken County aims to fix long time government ills
County Administrator Ronald LaCouture outlined chronic inefficiency, mismanagement and lack of coordination in Aiken County government. He praised the new board and urged swift reforms to satisfy taxpayers despite opposition from entrenched interests.
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Aiken
Ronald LaCouture
LaCouture
Aiken Standard
County Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Dairy Probe Clash Over Study Scope and Funding
The House Agriculture and Conservation Committee appears to seek control over studies of the dairy industry, risking a weaker inquiry with a 15 member group and a $10,000 budget versus the Senate plan. The Ways and Means panel suggested improvements, trimming members to nine and boosting to $25,000, aiming for a stronger, better funded dairy commission study.
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House Agriculture and Conservation Committee
State Dairy Commission
Senate
House Committee
Dairy Commission
House
Ways and Means
Agriculture Committee
Gas Shortages Hit Nation as Cold Months Strain Supply
The piece notes a gas shortage worsening in cold weather and predicts relief by next summer as concerns shift to electricity scarcity. It questions whether survival refers to future centuries or just monthly bills.
No-Unit Subject Matter Clarification Note
A curt editorial note states there is no unit for subject matter and offers no specific details. The brief appears as a general disclaimer about content classification without naming persons places or events. The text signals editorial caution but provides no actionable information.
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Mather
Giving Yourself to God A Living Sacrifice
Billy Graham urges readers to offer themselves to God as the greatest gift. He cites Romans, Psalms, and Hebrews to argue gratitude and sacrifice pleases God and can turn misfortune into blessing. He invites trying the practice for a couple days.
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Billy Graham
God
S.A
Paul
William Law
Downer School’s Legacy in Beech Island History
Beech Island’s Downer Fund created by Scotsman Mr. Downer funded orphan education. After suspensions post Civil War and fund erosion, D S Henderson helped pass a bill to transfer funds. Trustees purchased land for a school, burned twice, and rebuilt the third Downer school by 1952.
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Dorothy K. Macdowell
Mr. Downer
Charleston
Georgia
John Nail
Downer
Beech Island
D.S. Henderson
Harry Hammond
F.D. Wilson
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