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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1969

Page

4

Aiken Standard Executive Editor Eugene J Oyler

The Aiken Standard notes Eugene J Oyler serves as executive editor on page four of the 1867 edition.

Admirable Alliance of Pee Dee Counties Forms Cooperative

The nine Pee Dee counties Florence Darlington Chesterfield Dillon Marlboro Marion Williamsburg Horry and Georgetown unite to raise their economic level. Florence businessman J Boone Aiken funded the survey that led to the regional compact and future Regional Research Center. Government can partner but local self help remains essential in education jobs transportation health tourism and industry.

Pee Dee Washington Columbia Florence Darlington Chesterfield Dillon Marlboro Marion Williamsburg Horry Georgetown J. Boone Aiken Aiken Foundation

Laos Involvement and Laos Premier Visit in 1969

The article notes the Nixon administration downplaying Souvanna Phouma’s Washington visit to Laos amid speculation on U S military involvement. Rogers gives vague replies, while the press secretary cites a request for more military aid without ground troops. White House stance and uncertainty about decisions are highlighted.

Washington Souvanna Phouma U. S Laos Rogers Nixon White House Thailand Southeast Asia

Modern Card Sharks and Safer Wallets in Debt World

A column mixes consumer finance notes about oversized credit cards and multi card systems with broader business and political items. It cites gas card confusion and the idea of a universal card for service stations, then shifts to U S military activity in Laos and hearings on the Laos war. The piece ends with a crime anecdote about a New York housewife who bit off a mugger's finger and later helped police identify the suspect.

Ion Star Carl Rowan U. S Vientiance New York Times Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos U.S Vietnam Nixon Senate Foreign Relations Stuart Symington Missouri New York

Mediocreman Press Parody Demands Middle Ground Reforms

A political satire shows Mediocreman stepping in as President to answer reporters with middle of the road plans on desegregation tax reform pollution and Vietnam policy. The comicing pundits note his aim to split differences and delay decisions while declaring a universal right answer lies between extremes.

Lotus Lane Lotus Miss Lane Mediocreman Pres Supreme Court Vietnam Haynesworth Committee On International Affairs Middle East Committee On Democracy and Government

Democratic Reform Push Shapes 1968 Convention Legacy

The 1968 Democratic National Convention accelerates a reform drive led by the McGovern and O Hara commissions. They seek to overhaul delegate selection and party structure, promote full participation, end unit rules, and curb discriminatory or burdensome practices.

Democratic reforms push party toward universal participation

The speaker outlines a national reform agenda with the O'Hara commission, Minnesota's constitutional changes, and six policy committees. Proposals include accessible rules, elimination of proxy voting, equal voting, and a shift to electronic delegate ballots to broaden democracy in conventions and future party operations.

Minnesota Commission On Rules James G. O'Hara Dmich O'Hara Democratic Party Party

Moratorium plan undercuts war protests and Nixon

The article details young activists led by Sam Brown and David Hawk promoting a Vietnam Moratorium to influence policy. It cites financier James Grossman and a Washington office, with paid staff, speaker rosters, and broad support from figures like Dean Rusk and Hubert Humphrey, while noting mixed public opinion and upcoming Nixon addresses.

Eugene McCarthy James Grossman Boston Sam Brown McCarthy David Hawk National Student Association David Mixner Grossman Political Action Committee For Peace Massachusetts Washington Nixon Dean Rusk George Meany Afl-Cio Humphrey Dean Acheson Truman Vietnam Acheson Andrew John

How to Know You Are Saved and Overcome Doubt

The piece argues salvation rests on God’s unchanging Word not emotions. It cites tests such as loving fellow believers and living by Scripture. A conscience stirred by Christ’s cleansing blood signals conversion, and doubts fade by exposing truth in the Bible and relying on Scripture over logic.

Christ Satan God

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