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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1969
Page
4
Samuel A. Cothran serves as president and editor with Eugene J. Oyler as executive editor on the September 17 1969 editorial page for the Aiken South Carolina publication.
State insurance commission rejects Waddell omnibus auto liability bill citing a three year trial period that would allow rate changes without prior approval. Voicing concern over no fault benefits and rapid protections for accident victims the panel signals likely death of the measure though some hope remains for a 1969 legislative action. The piece also critiques NSA funding of a black student group amid protests and warns against extortion and costly motorist burdens.
A witty piece traces a woman’s shifting loyalties as she weighs which side to root for in global conflicts. After years of siding with various oppressed groups and wary allies, she concludes her ultimate support is for humanity as a whole.
The column argues the 1969 tax reform favors incentives for capital and warns the House bill risks dampening private investment. It cites Nixon's stance, Senate hearings, and comments by Philip Willkie, framing reform as a clash of capitalism and socialism amid war and economic policy.
The piece reviews Federal Reserve policy and inflation trends, noting that monetary restraints show mixed results. It cites renewed price increases from General Electric and General Motors, a high interest rate environment, slow growth, and a potential shift in policy as Congress considers wage and price controls. It questions the administration's intent to roll back inflation and outlines anticipated budgetary moves and public works cuts.
Judge Clement F. Haynsworth disclosed in Washington hearings that he drew director fees from Carolina Vend-A-Matic while serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals. He said he attended Luncheon meetings and provided advice, but denied any financial stake in Deering Milliken, asserting his duty was to rule legally.
An old man advises reading First Corinthians 15 repeatedly to confront fear of death. He says death loses its sting for believers and unconfessed sin is the grave’s sting. He urges nonbelievers to commit to Jesus Christ to gain reassurance and a hopeful afterlife.
The message emphasizes faith over fear as Billy Graham cites Psalm 23 and Paul’s longing to be with the Lord. It frames fear, pain, and separation as fleeting with Christ’s promise of peace that surpasses understanding.
Washington AP A meeting of Republican senators to choose a successor to the late Everett M Dirksen as minority leader was scheduled for Sept 24 Three candidates were named Sen Howard Baker Jr Tenn Sen Roman L Hruska Neb and Hugh Scott Pa acting minority leader Senator Margaret Chase Smith Maine announced the date and hoped all 42 Republican senators would attend with Dirksens successor from Illinois if appointed by then.
Nixon reviews his legislative program with House and Senate GOP leaders in Washington to prepare a list of items to be sent to Congress this year. Ford says another meeting is planned Friday to finish the review and list as Congress has acted on only a small fraction of Nixon's proposals after nine months in session.
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