May 8 1972 Robert D Cathcart Editorial Note
Executive Editor Robert D. Cathcart signs off on the May 8 1972 edition page. It lists Cathcart as editor in chief and notes his leadership role for the publication.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
4
One Man's Meat and Poison in Diet Advice
Paul Harvey argues against blanket nutrition rules from experts and media. He notes individual tolerances vary, foods once deemed good or bad can harm some, and some people overuse supplements. He cites vitamin C, vitamins A and D, iron, and protein as examples, urging balanced diets over sweeping claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
FDA
Letter to editor questions Civil Defense funding in Aiken County
A reader defends the Civil Defense Director Hap Parker, disputing budget figures cited by the County Delegation. He argues funds were $14,380.03 plus federal support, not over $30,000, and explains maps costing 250 dollars were not authorized yet. He praises Parker and urges retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Hap Parker
Aiken County
Ronald E. Hasty
Warrenville County
President wrestles with bomb option amid POW dilemma
President Nixon faces a moral choice on whether to resume aerial strikes as POWs and MIAs loom large. Admiral McCain, Jr. has a son captured, highlighting Hanoi's propaganda use. Congress debates end the war measures while pacifist and political tides rise. Washington recalls Valley Forge as a historic frame for crisis decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
John S. McCain, Jr
Honolulu
Nixon
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Jor
Saigon
Continental Army
Valley Forge
Washington
Continental Congress
Nixon backs prisoner swap amid wartime moral clash
The piece argues President Nixon chose to exchange roughly 120 officers and 670 other ranks held by Britain, rather than risk deeper American losses. It contrasts 18th century POW dilemmas with Nixon's decision, lauding his moral courage and faith in the American people to endure the political backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Burgoyne
Nixon
McGovern surge puzzles observers in presidential primary
The piece notes Sen. George McGovern’s surprising primary rise and questions whether voters grasp his neo populist program. It details proposed tax increases, defense cuts, and wealth redistribution aimed at funding social programs and jobs, prompting reflection on who truly backs his platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
George McGovern
McGovern
White House
Mr. McGovern
Scabies Comeback Noted By Dr Alvarez In Health Column
Dr. Alvarez discusses scabies resurgence among teens and adults, its mites life cycle, transmission through close contact and contaminated items, and treatment methods including drugs and washing. He contrasts lice and body lice and notes an autopsy permission ruling in Illinois prompting debate on medical ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Alvarez
M.D
New England
United States
American Medical Association
Illinois
Husband’s harsh Bible use strains marriage in faith guidance
Billy Graham recounts a reader facing a husband who uses scripture to belittle others. The response cites Paul’s message on love, warns against zealotry, and urges wise, harmless conduct to avoid driving people away from faith.
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Billy Graham
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