A Little Jungle Country A Little Jungle Country
Paul Harvey argues the Vietnam War drains U S. lives and money while Nixon boasts winding down. He notes surveys show pocketbook issues rise for voters as war dominates GOP and Democratic talks of withdrawal. The piece calls for policy clarity and questions who bears credit or blame for continued involvement.
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Paul Harvey
L.B
United States
Nixon
Indochina
Paul N. McCloskey
Mike Gravel
Sen. Gravel
Gravel
Johnson
Cambodia
Laos
Vientiane
CIA
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Talmadge
Jordan
Vietnam
Symington
Mansfield
Increase Our Taxes The Governors Plan For Teacher Pay
The piece argues Gov John C West may seek a next year tax rise to fund a teachers pay raise near 1000 dollars, with total cost around 30 million. It questions timing and magnitude, suggests alternatives like closing loopholes and management savings, and warns that higher taxes may burden the public while revenue gains remain uncertain.
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John C. West
State
West
Pot smoking vs alcohol threats to social order
A Charlotte Observer column argues marijuana could become a major social issue surpassing alcohol, imagining pot lounges, cover charges, freeloader risks, and potential odor concerns for wives, noting imagined consequences for bar staff and homes.
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Federal Commission
The Question of Right and Wrong in Human Life
A speaker reflects on why people choose wrong over right, citing a sin disease in humanity. Children learn to be good, yet sin persists in thoughts words and deeds. The path forward is to let Christ rule one’s life.
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N.H
God
Christ
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Charles Armour
How Top Orders Got That Way
Opinion column arguing Senator Sam Ervin opposes subversive controls and defends executive power. Traces Ervin's stance to constitutional clashes over neutrality and war powers, comparing him to Jefferson and Washington. Highlights debates on executive orders and limits of legislative authority.
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Sam Ervin
D.-N.c
Ole Sam
Strom Thurmond
Ervin
Carolina Appalachians
Subversives Activities Control Board
SACB
Congress
Senate
Nixon
Britain
France
Spain
Washington
Richard Nixon
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Jefferson
Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address for publication. Anonymous letters are not considered. Pens are not permitted. Letters should be legible, preferably well written, and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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Billy Graham
Strument
Executive Order
Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
Europe
Aiken First Baptist Church
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