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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1978
Page
4
The piece argues for supporting President Carter's inflation plan as the only national option despite slim chances of success. It notes high inflation around 10 percent, a weak dollar, and calls for voluntary wage-price guidelines backed by indirect sanctions and a $30 billion budget deficit target, with broad belt-tightening urged.
The Navy pursues a women at sea program aiming for 5130 wives and female officers aboard ships by 1984. A Navy captain notes sailors are busy at sea while wives push for follow‑the‑spouse assignments, following precedent in service branches.
The Aiken Standard accepts letters to the editor only when signed in the writer’s handwriting and with a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space and clarity. Limit is 200 words, editors may exceed in discretion.
A letter to Dr. Graham emphasizes Jews as God’s chosen people and cites Romans eleven and Zechariah prophecy. It urges remembering God’s plan for Israel, that many will be grafted back and that Jesus will return to Jerusalem. The message ties present suffering to prophetic fulfillment and enduring hope.
A reader questions the idea of popular elections for the South Carolina Public Service Commission, warns of potential downsides, and cites inflation and regulation costs. The letter then endorses Marshall Cain for District 85 and Faye Hatcher for Windsor area District 1, urging voters to weigh issues and candidates. Other letters address school funding, taxes, and volunteer help in classrooms.
Betty Abney argues against political change praising Sen. Thurmond for effective, localized work despite not debating publicly. She recalls Carter Ford dynamics and urges keeping Thurmond as the best voice for South Carolina in the Senate.
Robert Schwartz of 125 Grace Cir challenges Thurmond on campaign tactics accusing him of flip flopping between attacking Ravenel as tied to Wall Street and as a tool of labor. He urges leadership to abandon gimmickry and address hard national issues.
The 1978 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital door to door march in New Ellenton finished with volunteers raising 265.61 dollars. Though many were away, residents who found envelopes at doors responded, and contributors are urged to mail in payments. The writer thanks volunteers and media for their publicity and support of the life saving work.
A letter praises the Standard for fair election coverage ahead of November 7. H Perry Holcomb, candidate for Seat 6 at large on the Consolidated School District of Aiken County Board of Education, commends Charley Law and Jeannie Lancaster for courtesy and cooperation.
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