Welcome To Conservationists In Aiken Weekend Gathering
About 200 members from South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia gather in Aiken for a weekend convention of the Carolina Bird Club Inc The group will spend much of the time in Hitchcock Woods The club promotes bird study and wilderness conservation and plans a 123 acre sanctuary east of Tryon North Carolina off Route 120 The event underscores the community welcome and natural beauty of Hitchcock Woods.
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Aiken
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Carolina Bird Club Inc
Hitchcock Woods
Carolina Bird Club
Tryon
N.C
Arab Leaders Face Growing Threat as PLO Expands
In a blunt view, Ralph de Toledano argues the Palestinian Liberation Organization led by Yasir Arafat is a leftist force seeking to topple Middle East regimes starting with Jordan and Lebanon. He warns Israel, Syria, and regional powers risk broader revolutionary conflict if PLO gains legitimacy and military footholds.
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Ralph de Toledano
Middle East
Sinai
Lebanon
Kingdom
Jordan
Palestine
King Hussein
Hussein
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Yasir Arafat
West Bank
Jordan River
Syria
Arafat
Israel
Palestinian Liberation Organization
PLO
Phalangist
Ter
Labor rules clash with clothing change at Kimberly Clark plants
Aiken Standard reports a U.S. Labor Department suit against Kimberly-Clark for compensating employees for time spent changing clothes at Beech Island and New Milford plants. The writer questions pay logic for varying change times and argues bathing facilities and inspections would explode costs and oversight.
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Kimberly Clark
Beech Island
New Milford
Conn
U.S. Department of Labor
Uncle Sam
Kimberly - Clark
OSHA
Full pay for rest time workers spend before next day shift
Workers push for compensation for rest periods between shifts arguing it is time on duty. Unions cite labor rules requiring pay for mandatory breaks.
Westmoreland comments spark debate on civilian control
An Associated Press dispatch quotes Gen William Westmoreland blaming South Vietnam’s collapse on civilian control of the military. The remark draws controversy amid arguments that civilian oversight is a constitutional safeguard, contrasting with banana republic traditions where the military overtakes governments.
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William C. Westmoreland
Associated Press
South Vietnam
United States
Westmoreland
South Carolina
Banana Republics
A New Lease on Life for Laurens Street Post Office
Aiken residents celebrate the restoration of the former U S Post Office at Laurens Street and Hayne Avenue now slated for a useful role after decades of vacancy since 1971. The building, structurally sound, reflects early 1900s craftsmanship and gracious architectural lines, marking a departure from bureaucratic delays.
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U.S. Post Office
Laurens Street
Hayne Avenue
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Laurens and
Edgefield
Aiken Since 1867: Cothran Leads Daily
Samuel A. Cothran serves as president and editor of Aiken Since 1867, guiding the newspaper through its long history.
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Samuel A. Cothran
OrU Faculty Tenure Shakeup Prompts Fresh Academic Vigor
Oral Roberts University replaces lifetime tenure with a three year rolling contract for each professor. Fired staff receive pay for two years or that time to improve. The plan has gained accreditation approval and draws interest from Harvard that's watching closely.
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Oral Roberts
ORU
Oral Roberts University
Pnrager
Roberts
Mhen
North Central Crediting Assn
Harvard
Americans urge forward mood after Watergate backlash
Secretary Kissinger warned of a national nervous breakdown amid Watergate and war setbacks. Americans respond with 750000 letters urging forward focus, unity, and patriotism, calling for slogans and songs to express resilience and resolve.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Cambodia
Vietnam
Kissinger
America
United States
Richard G. Brine
Moriches
N.Y
USA
Washington, D.C
Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Floyd A. Smith
Rockingham, N.C
There Is An Art To Listening By Rev W L Truman
Professor Matson argues most people ignore others as few listen well. The piece urges Schulanizing what others say before replying to foster true communication and active listening. It notes listening is rare yet learnable, and urges practices for better understanding in daily life.
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America
Wayne Goble
Apple Valley
Calif
Horizons Unlimited
Blairstown
N.J
Allan Walker
Florida
Robin Gersten
Bronx
CLA
U.S
W. Lee Truman
Matson
DeBoiuse
Meaning and purpose of fasting according to scripture
The letter explains fasting as a spiritual discipline tied to distress or sin, not health alone. It notes Hannah and David fasted during sorrow and repentance, and says fasting aids focus on prayer and Bible study when faced with a serious spiritual concern.
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Hannah
David
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters for publication signed by the writer in his handwriting with a mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten. All letters may be edited for space clarity fact taste and libel. Length limit 200 words with possible exceptions.
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