This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1975
Page
4
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart serving as Executive Editor, establishing leadership for the long running Georgia newspaper.
The House and Senate consider deferring cuts up to five billion dollars from Ford's 1975 76 defense plan as deficits exceed sixty billion. The piece warns that funding pressures could erode U S military power, inviting Soviet superiority and undermining detente and credibility with allies.
Letter celebrates National Police Week proclaimed by President Ford. It notes Carrol Busbee of Aiken and Walter E. Newman of North Augusta earned criminal justice degrees at USCA May 11, highlighting their pursuit of advanced training to improve local law enforcement and serve the community.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s handwritten signature and mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered. Legible typing is preferred. Editorial review may condense letters for space and clarity. Limit generally 200 words, subject to editor discretion.
Billy Graham counsels readers not to blame God for a sister's death and reminds that for believers death is not a penalty. He cites Romans 5 12 and Psalm 116 to emphasize death as a result of sin and the hope of heaven through Christ. He urges drawing nearer to the Lord during sorrow.
Senator John Stennis chairman of Armed Services argues against the notion of American surrender. He notes a 16.2 percent cut in defense outlays totaling 4.8 billion and says priorities avoid high cancelations while delaying shipbuilding and Vietnam aid. He warns allies and foes watch U.S. commitments amid economic strain.
Henry Laurens born 1724, eldest son of John Laurens and Esther Grossett. He became a prominent Charlestown merchant and planter, owning Mepkin and estate gardens. He married Eleanor Ball in 1750 and fathered 12 children, with several notable marriages among them. He sent sons John and James abroad in 1771 for schooling, spending three years in Europe as the Revolution gathered.
U S intelligence warns of a mysterious microwave beam from Lake Ladoga that could monitor U S missile sites 4500 miles away. Finns report higher heart and cancer rates in towns near the station. Dr Milton Zaret links Finnish illnesses to the Lake Ladoga installation and warns of broader radar radiation risks.
The author argues that American ranks cannot unite while the Vietnam defeat remains unexplained. He blames Lyndon Johnson and McNamara for a limited war, cites 55,000 American deaths and $160 billion wasted, and says media and antiwar protests undermined public support and congressional prerogatives amid the Cambodian incursion controversy.
A Chronicle notes growing American liberty sentiment in New York as the Assembly votes against honoring delegates to the Continental Congress and later the Provincial Congress assumes government. May 1 Conversant Committee of 100 urges muskets and training. May 10 Tory Myles Cooper narrowly escapes mob. May 17 Provincial Congress acts as government. May 29 signs Continental Association.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.