The Shoe Is On The Other Foot Not Comfortable Here
Paul Harvey notes a black Gary Indiana mayor faces ongoing race tensions six years after election. He contrasts Gary with Los Angeles where Tom Bradley pursues equal treatment, while Gary struggles with crime pollution and welfare, showing blacks in office do not end racial divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
Los Angeles
Gary
Ind
Steel Mills
Richard Hatcher
United States Steel
Fillmore
Chicago
Yesteryear
James Holland
Hatcher
Tom Bradley
Aiken County Faces Public Squabble Over ARTS Leadership
Aiken County Board of Commissioners shows acrimony between Chairman Harold V. Graybeal and rank and file members over the Augusta Regional Transportation Study ARTS. The group urges healthy, not quarrelsome, disagreement as it embarks on a new form of government with lasting impact on local leadership and future offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Commission
Harold V. Graybeal
Augusta Regional Transportation Study
ARTS
Aiken County
The Fireflies Return Brightly In Local Woodlands
Citizens report a remarkable display of fireflies in a city woodlands setting after insecticide concerns, with a thousand or more insects flashing like Christmas lights. The piece notes mosquitoes remain a minor nuisance as the luminous insects reappear, suggesting cautious energy use and broader ecological balance.
Teller Center Shows Great Promise at University of Colorado
ANTHONY HARRIGAN says the University of Colorado plans to establish the Edward Teller Center for the Advancement of Science Technology and Politics to honor Dr Edward Teller. The piece notes opposition from Boulder Labor Committee and campus critics but argues for academic freedom and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Harrigan
University of Colorado
United States
Edward Teller
Rockies
Colorado
Teller Center
Teller
Boulder Labor Committee
Dr. Teller
United
Rozek
State of Colorado
Aiken Standard Parked on September 5 1973
The Aiken Standard dated Wednesday September 5 1973 features Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor, marking leadership of the historic paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Cothran
Flag placement in church versus worship focus
Billy Graham addresses a reader about whether flags should be displayed front and center in churches. He cites guidance that flags hold honor near the podium or at the congregation’s right, but adds worship should be spiritual rather than ornamental. He urges focusing on worship as a love for God rather than petty disputes about setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
H.D.K
Jesus
God
John
Letter on Welfare Sterilization and Federal Reserve Conspiracy
The writer advocates sterilization for welfare recipients and criticizes money policy. He cites editorials from the Aiken Standard and laments Federal Reserve control by international bankers. He references the book None Dare Call It Conspiracy and urges discussion to steer toward money backed by intrinsic value. W.R. Leonard signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh Sr
Federal Reserve
Gary Allen
Photocraft Camera Co
Laurens St
Aiken
William Bryan
New York
Federal Reserve System
America
Mr. Garvin
South Carolina
Garvin
W.R. Leonard
Aiken Standard Calls for Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed with the writer's mailing address. Anonymous communications and pen names are not permitted.
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Glen Park
Human Relations Commission
Community Action Corp
Fred Eichorn
Ber
City Hall
Edward J. Rozek
Poland
Librar
Robert D. Cathcart
H.T. Hoover
Graniteville
W.R. McCuen
Lorraine
N. Augusta
T.M. Bodie Jr
Avis Road
Joe T. Moore
Corley Road
Billie Smith
Charles Yaun
Mrs. Nettie Dean
Iteville
Charles Wingard
Evin Brooks
Brenda Reames
Rudy Fulmer
Clearwater
James T. Casnahan
Langley
Velinda A. Baxter
Irene St
Elizabeth Satters
Rt. 1
Lucille Jackson
Box
Warrenville
Margie Coleman
John R. Lowe
Leitner
Granite
Money Crisis
Aiken Standard
Lonnie A. Garvin
Savings
Louis McFadden
House Banking and Currency Committee
Allen
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