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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1973
Page
4
Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor while Robert D. Cathcart is Executive Editor as of Thursday, November 1, 1973, outlining leadership for the paper.
United States Senator Strom Thurmond pressed the claim of political bias in Archibald Cox during Cox’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Cox acknowledged ideological differences with the Nixon administration and suggested possible leaks to Senator Kennedy. The hearing also touched on Cox’s firing by President Nixon and broader questions about background checks for appointees.
A reader asks how to reach a son who rejects God and the church. The columnist advises parents to model genuine faith through consistent, visible Christian living, rather than persuasion. Pray for the son and trust lived example will lead to eventual conversion.
The Senate Rules Committee debates calling former Washington lobbyist Robert Winter-Berger to testify under oath about allegations in his book The Washington Pay-Off regarding Vice Presidential designate Rep. Gerald Ford. Supporters cite credibility questions and potential disclosure of linked clients. Critics say the claims lack documentation and want to avoid a televised grilling.
The author recalls a era when God was “turned off” by Madison and Jefferson over church state conflicts and 1962 Warren Court prayer bans. He argues forgiveness over vengeance, urging Americans to practice “In God We Trust” and seek mercy as Nixon faces impeachment discourse.
Letter from Bill Shuttleworth thanks the Aiken Jaycees and Saint Angela for providing transportation for two busloads of seniors to the Columbia State Fair. The writer also criticizes the Independent Party and its attempts to capture the American Party vote, urging unity and patriotic election of Americans. The second letter from Clinton D. Henderson argues against alcohol and drug myths, cites studies on brain impact, and urges older and younger generations to quit endorsing drugs and acknowledge legalization as a mistake.
Tryouts for Blythe Spirit take place in the Municipal Auditorium civic room as an Aiken Playhouse production directed by C Wilson Cole. The report also covers Kalmia Garden Club events in Graniteville and clarifies party affiliations surrounding L Maurice Bessinger's South Carolina Independent Party and its separation from The American Party of the United States.
The Aiken Standard describes how letters to the editor are handled for publication. They must be signed with the writer’s mailing address, anonymous submissions are rejected, pen names aren’t allowed, legibility is required, and letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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