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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1978
Page
4
Officials warn OPEC could cut oil shipments to industrialized nations. The piece criticizes Congress for slow energy policy action, urging bold steps on offshore drilling and conservation to avoid further economic strain and exchange-rate pressure.
The Supreme Court begins its 1978 79 term with no single blockbuster but more than a dozen cases affecting press freedom civil rights of the mentally ill alimony jury duty drunk driving rights and unemployment compensation. Major free press questions include whether a journalist can be compelled to reveal thought processes and whether a judge may bar coverage of a pretrial hearing. The term also weighs whether minors can challenge parental decisions to place them in a mental institution and whether juveniles are entitled to formal hearings and counsel. A Texas case may set new insanity evidence standards while Alabama seeks to limit alimony on gender grounds and Missouri contemplates jury duty exemptions. Licensing suspensions for suspected drunk drivers and related formal hearings also appear. A Massachusetts ruling could affect pre suspension hearings. A key unemployment compensation dispute questions federal labor policy impact on striker benefits. The court’s recent appointees preview a possible conservative tilt, yet outcomes remain unpredictable.
Readers reply to a critic of the Aiken High Band noting homecoming honors for Archie Jordan and asserting the band is noncompetitive and unique in its season shows. They highlight awards proving the band’s top status and name Chevy, Wicker, Holmes, and Tilly among members.
A concealed study for House merchants reveals the Navy's reserve fleet has fallen to 144 vessels, many WWII veterans awaiting costly overhauls. Officials warn Europe war could outpace U.S. readiness as modernization costs soar and the fleet's true capacity remains disputed.
A reader urges backing Strom Thurmond over challenger Pug Ravenel arguing debates are theatrical and Thurmond's 40 years of public service prove his effectiveness. The letter defends Thurmond's refusal to debate and criticizes Ravenel as lacking a public record. It also notes The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters up to 200 words with editor edits.
Japan plans to spend about 6.5 billion over five years on American weapons including F-15 fighters and P-3C aircraft. The move aims to bolster defense, reduce trade surpluses, and reinforce U S–Japan security amid regional tensions and nuclear debates.
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