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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1972
Page
2
The Aiken Standard announces Robert D. Cathcart as executive editor for the historic newspaper, reflecting leadership since 1867 and signaling ongoing editorial direction.
HUD vows to uncover and end shady tactics by land developers selling vacation and retirement properties across state lines. Public hearings have exposed inflated ads and high pressure sales, with more complaints expected as retirees report desert and swamp land scams. The crackdown aims to protect low income buyers in inner city programs from further exploitation.
Angela Davis arrived in Moscow to thank hosts and reflect on an international campaign for her freedom led by people in the Soviet Union. An all white California jury acquitted her of murder kidnapping and conspiracy charges. The editorial notes its own unfamiliarity with her party-line pronouncements.
A Washington D C police chief, Jerry Wilson, resigned stakeouts after a black bicycle thief was killed by an undercover officer. Protests by black groups demanded his firing while officials say the chief overreacted, and the President’s backing for peace officers is under scrutiny amid calls for discipline and restored policing methods.
A reader argues for female modesty citing I Timothy 2 9 12 and contends that women in modern fashion tempt men. The letter asserts modest apparel reduces temptation and suggests provocative styles are designed to provoke desire, urging commentary on gendered sin and responsibility.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication and requires writers to include their mailing address. Anonymous submissions and pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel with no subject limit.
A humorous critique describes the U S Bureau of Self Protection pushing laws and devices to curb self risk. It features seat belt buzzers and TV style safety demos at Aberdeen Proving Grounds with Dr Homer T Pettibone approving tech that racks up alarms and shocks to force safer behavior.
Dr. W C Alvarez argues vegetarian diets are physiologically unsound for humans given digestion designed for meat. He cites Majumder and examples from Gandhi Kellogg and sects, noting vegetable proteins are lower in concentration and require mixing to meet protein needs.
Miss Mamie Dunnovant Lallah Wyman and Marie McNair stay with Ruth and Louise Coleman at Earle this week. Many local visits and travels are listed including Mrs W W Coleman and Williams visiting Camden. Obituaries note Joseph E Harrigal of Warrenville, Civil War veteran. John W Weeks enlists with North Carolina Infantry. Captain G O Murray and daughters take a northern trip.
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