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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1970
Page
4
Editorial argues for a pending court challenge to the practice of giving free liquor with a costly ice and mixer charge at brown bag type venues. It notes a April 7 state Supreme Court ruling allowing premises to hold liquor and urges action from state officials and possible new tax law to curb evasion and raise revenue.
Rep. Bob Wilson of California faces a tough 1970 election as GOP chairman tasked with recruiting candidates for 28 open House seats. Several incumbents retire, several seats are candidate oriented, and moves include Wilson hopeful to gain a GOP majority and speakersh ip.
A historical look at Beech Island farming groups from 1855 56 including founders James Henry Hammond and Samuel Clarke with land grants. Notable visitors listed include Taft Hampton Rockefeller Byrnes Edison Marshall. The Connecticut and national political notes follow, highlighting Republican gains and Nixon Agnew strategizing for a Senate majority.
Firms delivering many packages bypass traditional mail to cut costs. A 400 mile package costs 47 cents by parcel delivery versus 70 cents postage plus 20 cents insurance by mail. Subscribers pay $2 weekly for daily pickups, reducing parcel post usage for businesses with many small items.
Dr. Amos Johnson advocates more well trained family physicians to treat wide ranges of illness, not just specialists. The American Academy of General Practice will certify so called family doctors who must complete ongoing study and periodic re certification to stay current.
The Charleston Evening Post editorial thanks the Tricentennial Commission for years of effort and notes the Old Towne State Park attraction will meet expectations. It cites visitor spending, education aid, and remarks from local leaders, with commentary on education funding and labor history.
HAL BOYLE reflects on memories that nourish the mind during dull times. He lists vivid phrases and social quirks from a bygone era, from jitneys and elderly labels to fashion, pets, hearing aids, and WWI prosperity signs, ending with a wistful note about those days.
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