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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1979
Page
4
A historical masthead lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott H. Hunter as managing editor A B Cubbege as advertising director and Charles O. Grice as classified ads manager for the periodical.
The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission reluctant to order shutdowns at four plants three in South Carolina and one in California. Duke Power cites $1.2 million daily impacts from closures while California official warns of summer blackouts. Gov Brown hints at anti nuclear stance as presidential campaign looms. The piece urges calm, safety, and measured action for environmental and economic balance.
A critical note on Iran under Ayatollah Khomeini describes brutal trials and executions of former regime members. It contrasts Western aid under the Shah with current government oppression, praising American court integrity in contrast to revolutionary justice.
A conservative writer argues that religious belief is private and should not be imposed on others in the school prayer controversy. He refrains from endorsing the issue as a political weapon and stresses the value of Shakespeare, Milton, the Bible, and the Book of Common Prayer as English language pillars while noting personal belief should remain private.
The article argues nuclear power remains the safest energy source despite Three Mile Island fallout and criticizes anti nuclear views. It contrasts risks of coal oil and gas with nuclear power and defends wind and solar as insufficient. It also discusses school prayer rulings and church state separation with a call to separate religion from government.
Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum introduces Senate Joint Resolution 25 seeking a 12 year cap on both Senate and House tenure. Critics like Senator Proxmire dismiss it, while supporters cite citizen politics and Eisenhower echoes. A Gallup poll shows 60 percent public support, but chances in a resistant Congress are slim.
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