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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1972
Page
2
The article argues television distraction harms performances from chess to concert halls. It notes Bobby Fischer sued for 1 million over not allowing TV. cites Spassky and others and discusses audience manners, including children and crowd noise, as a broader cultural shift toward TV-centered behavior.
Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor since 1867 at the Aiken Standard. Robert D. Cathcart holds the role of Executive Editor in Aiken, South Carolina.
Gov. John West warns of intensified state enforcement against liquor law violations amid widespread "pouring" in areas including Aiken County. He advocates practical controls over total prohibition, praising a "mini-bottle" approach while noting enforcement and corruption risks from useless laws.
Herbert Stein, chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, cites that in July the worktime needed to buy a pound of hamburger was 12.4 minutes. He notes this is one of only four times in eight years with such a low requirement, equating to roughly a $4.75 hourly wage. The public of workers earning less may doubt progress in reducing grocery costs.
Opinion by Arthur Hoppe on the 1972 Olympics showing both unity and deep nationalism. He argues nations are anachronisms and urges a world community, noting triumphs and betrayals that shaped views of Israelis, Palestinians, and Germans. He warns that Nazi violence birthed Israel and spurred regional conflict, tempering hope with caution.
Reader asks where a quoted verse about seed and a whore comes from and notes it is not found in the Bible. The message cites Proverbs 23 27 28 condemning prostitution and argues common phrases like cleanliness is next to godliness are not biblical.
W K Leonard of Aiken criticizes a South Carolina proposal amending Article VI seeking to remove voters' right to elect Sheriffs, Solicitors, and Coroners. He argues Section 20 could let Legislature appoint enforcement officials, urging readers to vote against the amendment and press legislators to protect citizen rights. Nine amendments exist for November ballot, some may be good, but citizens need study.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with the writer’s mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected and pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
Dr. Alvarez describes schizophrenia as a brain chemical condition supported by Harvard researchers and a Detroit team. He notes symptoms from distorted perceptions to social withdrawal, and cites enzymes and proteins implicated in the disorder. He highlights potential enzyme therapies, cancer resistance observations, and a call to obtain his booklet for more details.
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