Step In Right Direction in South Carolina Judicial Oversight
The first case under a new disciplinary process targets Circuit Judge Rodney A. Peeples for alleged FOIA violation and partisan conduct. Justice Lewis finds no FOIA breach but cites ethical violations and closes the matter with assurances it will not recur, marking a meaningful if imperfect reform in holding judges accountable.
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South Carolina
Rodney A. Peeples
Barnwell
Aiken
Justice Lewis
Judge Peeples
Peeples
Lewis
Memorabilia Quote from Churchill on Press as Fourth Estate
A Virginia clipping quotes Winston Churchill on free institutions and the press as the Fourth Estate, guardian of ordinary citizens, highlighting liberty as a rooted habit. The brief excerpt underscores press vigilance in preserving rights.
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Winston Churchill
Don Edwards Case Shows Conflicts of Interest in Congress
Washington column notes the decline of Rep. Don Edwards from reformer to a chair hampered by a tainted mortgage lobbying scandal. It details his Valley Title Company stake, land deals with Ben Ginden, and a HUD mortgage relief request linked to the Monte Alban Apartments. The piece cites public denouncements from Kishinev and Abramovich’s emigration.
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Washington
Congress
Don Edwards
D.calif
FBI
Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Don
Edwards
Valley Title Company
Santa Clara
Calif
California
Ginden RK and B Company
Monte Alban
Ben Ginden
Ginden
Monte Alban Apartments
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Gary Cohn
Andy Penn
Title Company
Letters To The Editor On Aiken public safety and politics
A letter salutes Aiken public safety officers for Fire Prevention Week and child outreach. A second letter endorses Bill Busch for Aiken County treasurer, praising his character, career, and local ties. A long third letter critiques Mondale campaign finance, busing, and liberal alignment with Carter, naming Dorsey and various figures.
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Aiken
Margaret Wilson
William C. Bush
Aiken County
Bill Busch
Bill
G. Ashford Milner, Jr
Dibble Rd
Where did God come from according to Dr. Graham
Billy Graham explains that God is eternal and has existed from everlasting, beyond human grasp, yet can be known through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He cites Psalm 90 2 and John 3 16 17 to show God’s love, incarnation, and the path to salvation.
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Billy Graham
DR. Graham
D. O
D. CO
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Rudnick Defends Direct Communication With Constituents
Irene K. Rudnick responds to J. S. Horne Jr in a letter dated October 11 1976 insisting constituents should contact her directly at Box 544 Aiken SC rather than through media edits. She declines mediated clarification and offers to answer if Horne writes directly.
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J. S. Horne, Jr
County Council
Aiken
R. J. Waters
Horne
Mr. Horne
South Carolina
Irene K. Rudnick
P.O
Mondale Liberal Label Sparks Election Debate
The piece questions Mondale as the biggest liberal, noting critics mock liberal advocates as hypocritical during election season while condemning costly government efforts.
Letters to the Editor Policy Note
The Standard welcomes signed letters with the writer’s address. Anonymous letters are not considered and legibility is required. Letters may be edited for space and clarity and should be up to 200 words, subject to editors’ discretion.
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Perata
Jerry Egrd WI Carter
FORD
Rasturs
Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D.cathcart
By Jack Anderson
Kishinev
Mark Abramovich
Russia
Abramovich
Israel
Lands Public
Williams
Donnie Williams
Gates of Heaven
Jerry W. Brown
Frances Drive
Sen. Mondale
Fritz Mondale
Bussing
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Sen Mondale
Big Labor
Charles R. Dorsey
Ward Circle
Mondale
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