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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1972
Page
2
A local column suggests odd year round projects to fill time indoors, listing quirky ideas from hot coal walks to housing a baby giraffe. It playfully urges imagination and responsibility while musing on winter’s constraints and winter time boredom.
A Paul Harvey column critiques private charities for high administrative costs and flawed accounting. It cites examples like YMCA, Boy Scouts, and Salvation Army, noting some charities spend over half their funds on administration while donors may receive little return. It urges reform over overthrow to protect tax status and public support.
The St An gela school on York Street sold for 45000 with Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy transferring ownership to Bishop John J Russell. The school will operate until June 1995 then discontinue along with the kindergarten and Berrie Road site. Graniteville Telephone to switch to dial and toll free calls to start. Jones Electric opens new quarters drawing 3000 visitors. Aiken hosts Fifth Annual Cotton Festival from Sept 24. Editorial letters discuss Roy Ethridge vs Bryan Dorn on Social Security and other issues.
Letter writer asserts Dorothy Ashley's charges are fabrications about Strom Thurmond. The piece cites Thurmond co authoring a 1967 bill for 18 21 year olds voting rights, notes low support then, and describes his intern program as the largest on Capitol Hill.
Obscure note identifies Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor. No additional context or dates provided.
The page assigns Robert D. Cathcart as executive editor for the 4A section dated Friday October 27, 1972, noting his leadership role in the edition.
An editorial discusses House Rules Committee support for steps to curb filibusters next year. It notes House momentum, contrasts Senate rules, and questions balance between swift action and minority rights amid broader comments on politics and regional developments.
A physician explains why medicine splits into many specialties. He cites Mayo Clinic experience in gastroenterology and neurology, noting clinics allow focus on single organs and complex disorders. He reflects on neuropsychiatry and the share of patients with indigestion lacking abdominal disease.
A.W. sermon argues true stewardship means managing all God owns not just tithes. Bodies temples of the Holy Spirit, minds should reflect the mind of Christ, talents used for God’s glory, and money guided by divine direction rather than selfish gain.
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