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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1970
Page
4
Official figures show farm income exceeded 456 million in the last year proving agriculture remains vital to South Carolina’s economy. Tobacco earnings reached 995 million, with soybeans at 37 million and a 2.5 percent rise in livestock sales offering hope for narrowing the gap as diversification accelerates.
A presidential study commission notes liberal influence on culture and politics while agriculture remains key to South Carolina's economy. Leaders push food processing plant attraction, favoring farm products over tobacco to steady growth. Critics mock novelty Agnew items and warn of troubling social trends.
The article notes government figures show a record high in personal income before taxes. It contrasts with past paths to fame, suggesting modern routes to prime time involve politics rather than dancing singing or jokes.
A satirical tale follows Throck Morton McBean at the University of Megalopolis as he and his activist circle debate violence, reform, and youth ideals. Over years, their efforts wane while society grows worse, ending with a blunt moral about complacent youth.
A reflection on ill and disabled individuals who rise from pain through inner courage and personal resilience. A humorous anecdote about a farmer and a city restaurant visit contrasts simple wisdom with social judgments. The piece closes with aphorisms on temper, love, hate, and virtue.
A parent asks how to handle a sixteen year old who adopts beatnik dress and mood. The reply notes rebellion against a flawed society, says the phase is temporary, and urges channeling dissatisfaction into purposeful faith with Christ to effect social change.
Holly Trees on York Street now serves as the St. Thaddeus Episcopal rectory. Built circa 1830 to 1840 by Dr. William Percival, the house has housed notable figures including Marion Jay Pellew and George Herbert Walker. It later passed through ownership to Clifton L. Holley and Mrs. Brooks Thayer before becoming the parish rectory.
Lowell Ponte proposes a federal Office of Access to usher outsiders like Mr Outside onto the inside track of government information. The idea restless youth advocate would rotate staff every year to avoid capture by propaganda, while reporters acknowledge lingering skepticism about big government fixes.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with writer mailing addresses. Anonymous submissions are rejected and pen names are not allowed. Letters must be legible, preferably typed, and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. There is no subject matter limit.
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