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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1971
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal reports wide support among Du Pont stockholders for increased spending on pollution control and social issues. Proposals at the April 12 meeting aim to push company efforts to reduce air and water problems and boost national welfare.
The article describes White House pressure to secure equal time for an SST advocate on Dick Cavett's show after the SST bill defeat. A spokesman said the interview with the SST project manager was taped at the suggestion of the White House, highlighting administration influence and the show’s accused bias. The piece notes SST proponents' desperation and the broader commentary on media power.
Nixon faces the politics of deficit spending as he argues for growth and services. The piece frames presidential promises against national finances, noting citizens demand more now while future budgets struggle to balance. It highlights the tension between campaign vows and fiscal realities, warning of growing public impatience.
A pair of letters to the editor critique culture and education in South Carolina. A. E. Cornetti denounces perceived dogma, warns against closing schools, and laments historical zealotry. Donna David outlines alarming teacher pay and curriculum concerns impacting public education and accreditation.
Aiken residents thank the NJROTC members Candy Stripers and nurses at Aiken County Hospital for their kindness during Glenn's recovery. Mr and Mrs Robert E Nichols discuss relocating a courthouse to the vacated Aiken Elementary School site and creating a county plaza with a museum and improved town center. Leigh B McKinney suggests plans.
Eugene J Oyler was named executive editor of the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina as of March 26 1971. The appointment comes from the newspaper’s leadership announcing Oyler will oversee editorial operations and newsroom policy.
A humorous New York column lists bold daydreams for spring. The speaker imagines absurd schemes such as training a fruit fly to be a cannibal, evading Lake Erie’s problems by evaporation, and staging various outlandish acts. The piece playfuly contrasts laziness with vivid fantasies.
Billy Graham cites Luke 14 12 13 urging feeding the poor and notes practical Christian acts. He praises William and Catherine Booth Salvation Army food outreach and personal open house hospitality while mocking hypocritical slogans and misused charity.
The new U S Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will review and update benefit programs totaling billions, monitor administration, and address schooling and training gaps under the GI Bill. South Carolina residents stand to gain from expanded oversight and improved benefits.
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