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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1970
Page
8
Eugene J Oyler serves as executive editor on the Aitken Standard page six staff. The note credits his leadership role within the publication and newsroom operations. This brief item highlights editorial oversight at the paper.
U S Rep L Mendel Rivers of Charleston advocates a harder line against North Vietnam on prisoners of war. He spoke at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet and urged a public, decisive policy to uncover the fate of missing service members.
A speaker argues the U S should end the Vietnam draft and reduce Europe based troops and payroll. The piece notes 310000 troops in Europe plus 14000 civilians and 30000 dependents, criticizing Western Europe for needing American spending and urging self defense. It compares France and Britain’s post empire withdrawals and improved finances to U S concerns.
Georgia governor Lester Maddox says Ludowici and Long County face major crime and night rider violence. He orders more state troopers and warns of martial law while criticizing local authorities and demanding legal action. The piece frames Rural Georgia safety and state intervention.
A speaker argues the United States should cut troop strength in Europe and Vietnam, warning Americans will suffer if delayed. He cites Democrats led by Mansfield and Rivers as ready to push for a withdrawal, while Republicans risk an unpopular draft and failed occupation by November.
A historic image from Columbia shows Aiken's first fire department with John R. Turnbull's group led by William Turnbull the original engineer later fire chief. The wood burning engine stood in the Town House near Laurens and Curve Streets with water from two Laurens Street cisterns.
A Christian advisor urges frank talks with youth about Christ, avoid jargon, and rely on Scripture. Start a voluntary Bible Club at school as a witness hub with focused meetings, Christian athletes sharing testimonies, lively singing, and collective Bible study. Life as example remains the strongest witness.
Absentee advisor Machiavelli looms over SALT Talks in Vienna as Nixon weighs bold moves. The plan favors phasing out land based ICBMs in favor of submarine launched missiles, a shift supported by Melvin Laird and aligned with Moorer and Zumwalt to steer deter rence from silos to sea.
Hal Boyle lampoons public life with a string of satirical proposals aimed at Americans over fifty who never used welfare. He suggests ridiculous rules for politicians and society to provoke laughs about social norms and institutions. The piece riffs on welfare, media, advertising, and crime with playful absurdities.
The Aiken Standard launches What Aiken Needs to solicit constructive community ideas and possible market opportunities. Letters must be signed though pseudonyms may be used if desired. Send to What Aiken Needs P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29801 for broad reader commentary.
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