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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1972
Page
10
A satirical tale depicts Baron Homer von Pettibone as a fashion tyrant wielding a global conspiracy called SHEEK. His schemes target women’s dress, from green eyelids to midi skirts, culminating in cuffs and wardrobe chaos. The narrator urges men to resist his influence and embrace sensible style.
Samuel A. Cothran appointed president and editor of the Aitken Standard since 1867 with Robert D. Cathcart serving as executive editor in the paper's leadership team.
The editorial cautions against personal attacks and character assaults in Aiken County politics. It stresses vigorous campaigning on issues and achievements, reaffirms the paper’s independence, and urges candidates to focus on qualifications and public service as the general election nears.
The piece condemns The New York Times endorsement of George McGovern as a biased attack on Richard Nixon. It argues the Times unfairly targets Nixon while defending liberal goals, calling the editorial venomous and defamatory and labeling it assault with a deadly weapon. It accuses the paper of reckless rhetoric and calls for accountability.
The speaker argues the greatest social problem is the breakdown of the home. He cites Genesis and biblical verses to claim marriage as God ordained and foundational, urging abandonment of secular counseling in favor of holy matrimony.
A clergyman argues that voters must follow Christian ethics over party loyalty. He stresses individual responsibility, warns against equating the will of the people with God, and urges fair-minded, honest thinking in evaluating Democratic and Republican platforms.
Handel H. Brown urges citizens to resist unwitting totalitarian tendencies and vote thoughtfully in the crucial 1972 election. He frames democracy as a free country earned through personal conscience and divine accountability, praying for leaders aligned with peace justice and faith.
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