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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1979
Page
4
A warning on gasoline supply risks links foreign oil dependence to potential shortages. It cites rising U S auto registrations in South Carolina, urges deregulation, standby rationing, and a mixed energy strategy including nuclear power solar and conservation.
In letters from Aiken South Carolina readers Murray M. Smith questions who can raise gasoline prices daily and laments a take it or leave it stance. G C Williams criticizes Marshall Cain for being named a world leader by Toastmasters and contrasts him with other political figures, questioning the award's basis.
Editorial critic Califano refuses to give up liquor while vowing not to smoke. Writer alleges liquor use fuels HEW stupidity and noxious air from corrupt brains. Letter cites Congressional judgment and HEW behavior. Walter C. Guy Sr. 957 Alfred St.
A publication requests justification for an award, asking for documented reasons, criteria, and supporting evidence. The editor is urged to provide a detailed rationale outlining contributions, outcomes, and alignment with award standards.
A young reader asks why a crusade is needed when wealth and drugs harm their area. Dr. Graham says material riches don’t guarantee happiness and urges local Christians to pray, form home prayer groups, and witness with a loving, quiet testimony, trusting the Holy Spirit to work.
Abe Ribicoff ends a 41 year public career with a 1974 reelection win in sight and after pledging to retire to enjoy grandchildren. The move alters 1980 race dynamics as Dodd Moffett Giaimo Cotter Lieberman and McKinney Sarasin Steele Rome contend for the open seat. Ribicoff cites family promise as his reason and indicates no ambassadorship or further office.
A columnist debunks fuel conspiracy theories about gas shortages and hidden advances. He argues carmakers are unlikely to suppress innovations that threaten profits and notes the post office will expand electric vehicles while exploring future energy sources such as hydrogen, nuclear, geothermal, wind, and solar.
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