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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
4
A 1971 televised address by Richard Nixon promoted wage and price controls. Americans sent letters expressing happiness at earning less money while the economy faltered. The era saw strikes and market volatility as the public debated the approach and the 1972 election featured Osbert Snavely challenging Nixon.
Samuel A. Cothran serves as president and editor of the Aiken Standard, guiding newsroom operations and overseeing editorial direction for the publication.
Beverly Bevo Howard died in a Greenville North Carolina plane crash. A Bath native and Charleston booster he founded Hawthorne Aviation Service at Charleston Municipal Airport in the 1930s and trained thousands for the Air Force during World War II and Korea. He expanded into real estate and aircraft sales and remained active in community life and fitness until his death.
The Major thanks Nash ville department staff for space and services aiding Army recruiting. He notes a 90 day TV test program spent funds and admits limited newspaper space. A recruiting representative will visit with well written articles for free publication in a campaign to enlist young Americans.
A staff photo note highlights a sign aimed at keeping South Carolina dollars in state while noting the unlovely view of a sea of wrecked automobiles near Aiken’s main entrance. The caption calls Aiken beautiful in some places but criticizes this area.
Sen. James Buckley promotes a minor amendment to the 21 billion defense bill calling for research on Minute Man III by 1975. He criticizes unilateral disarmament and urges strong negotiating posture amid SALT talks, drawing mixed support from Sens. Smith and four Armed Services members.
Hal Boyle offers humorous guidance on resisting pressure and knowing when to refuse. The column lists example invitations that often lead to trouble and suggests backing away from situations that push beyond one’s limits. It advises maintaining backbone to avoid regret or embarrassment.
L N Moody counsels that moodiness does not bar salvation and that Christians, like Peter and Paul, face discouragement yet remain in Christ. He notes Christ’s empathy with human struggles and asserts that believers can triumph over low mood through Jesus.
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