Sensible Proposal Urges Thorough Study of South Carolina Tax System
Richland Senator William J. Brockington calls for a full examination of South Carolina's tax structure as lawmakers debate Gov. West's $25 million windfall. He warns of likely future tax hikes and urges a professional analysis rather than political committee review to explain rapid individual income tax growth and stagnant corporate payments.
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Richland
William J. Brockington
South Carolina
General Assembly
John C. West
Naming Hurricanes After Men Then Women
A Morning News letter argues the National Hurricane Center should replace feminine hurricane names with male names or other options to eliminate gender slurs. The writer cites equality and suggests names like Alice and Bob to balance gendered usage among storms.
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National Hurricane Center
Roxey Bolton
National Organization of Women
Carib
Bean
Mrs. Bolton
Agnes
Betty
Carrie
Dawn
Weather Service
Alice
Bob
Carol
Don
Florence
8.C
Morning News
Predicaments and Perversions from an Odd List
A satirical list of unlikely desires and misfortunes ranges from dramatic fantasies to slapstick annoyances. It riffs on daily frailties and odd obstacles including gambling urges, dental fears, polluted myths, and awkward social scenes, closing with a light prayer.
Fatalism Versus Courage in Nixon Era Reflections
Holmes Alexander argues fatalism in President Nixon risks national morale amid Vietnam crises. He contrasts brave but doomed crews with Nixon’s open society promises and urges sober press scrutiny rather than doom-laden speculation. He warns that defeatist attitudes threaten leadership and national will.
Letters on history, culture, and teachers from Aiken
A reader urges tolerance for past persecutors and laments ongoing social injustice. The piece notes the 60s and 70s youth, asks when good people will prevail, and questions lasting corruption. A teacher concerns letter from H Perry Holcomb in North Augusta, urging School Board action and fair treatment for educators.
What Jesus meant by Take up your cross and follow me
Billy Graham explains that following Christ means living as He did through abiding in Him and being led by the Holy Spirit. Love for all shows true discipleship, and loyalty to Christian principle may require courage even to face the cross.
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Billy Graham
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Paul
Gethsemene
Calvary
End for a Gallant Nation Looked in Vietnam Trip
Editor’s note reflects on a Far East journey to Vietnam from Saigon to Da Lat. The author challenges media depictions, reports construction and missionary activity, and argues the war’s impact is localized. He contends Viet Cong as an organized force is overstated and defends American involvement as moral, urging pride without apology.
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G. Aiken Taylor
National Association of Evangelicals
Presbyterian Journal
Far East
Southeast Asia
Aiken Standard
Vietnam
United States
da Nang
Hoa Khanh
Saigon
Dalat
Tokyo
Taipei
States
Trenton
Alamo
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
National Student Union
Su T
Thieu
Auto Union
America
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