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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1973
Page
4
A reader asks how to become a Christian and draw near to God. The columnist replies that conversion comes through repentance and faith in Jesus, not mere ideals, and outlines steps: read the Bible, pray, attend church, and trust Christ.
In spring 1924 the Exe cutive Committee resolved to close Aiken Hospital on June 1 1924 for an indefinite period due to few patients and lack of cooperation from medical professionals and the community of Aiken County.
Holmes Alexander critiques Gov. Dan Evans speech and the New Coalition of governors, arguing decentralization faces limits from Nixon era policies. He cautions against returning to paternalism while praising constitutional governance and warning against unworthy leaders.
Anthony Harrigan argues the final report of the National Commission on Materials Policy shows the United States must secure overseas minerals. He condemns Sen. Humphrey and co sponsors for pushing S 1868 to halt Rhodesian chrome imports, calling the move absurd, confrontational, and damaging to national interests.
The Aiken Standard notes Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor in a September 14 1973 issue. The brief item states leadership roles for the newspaper.
The piece critiques President Nixon energy aims as self defeating and environmentally harmful. It questions offshore superports and potential strip mining laxness while urging conservation to avoid fuel shortages and safeguard air quality.
President Nixon moves to conciliate with Congress as Melvin Laird negotiates with House Democrats while Nixon signals a veto. House leaders demand signing the bill, warning of inflation and job losses for teens if the wage rises to 2.20. A compromise could delay the second hike and limit coverage to reduce conflict.
The 14 year old winner is disqualified for using an electro magnetic head start gadget. The event shows stakes raise temptations to cheat. The legitimate second place finisher, an 11 year old, is named the 1973 derby champion and awarded the big trophy and a 7000 dollar college scholarship.
The Aiken Standard invites letters for publication. Sign and include a mailing address. Anonymous letters are rejected and pen names are not allowed. Legibility and space considerations apply.
HAL BOYLE reflects on the feminine mystique as a historic force shaping women and men's roles. He argues modern equality challenges the mystique, noting women adopting male traits and losing distinctive virtues, leaving them as “pseudo-women” in a competitive world.
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