Extremism Had Its Uses in America
A satirical reflection on past political rhetoric and extremism, recalling speeches by Nixon, Kennedy, McCarthy, and Ike, critiquing vigilance culture and nuclear threats, and noting public indifference to emergency powers. An aside mentions a church artwork and a staff photo credit.
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John Kennedy
America
Joe McCarthy
Richard Nixon
GOP
Alger Hiss
Pete McCloskey
Scoop Jackson
Emer
Mansfield
Mathias
Times
Jackson
T. Mary Help of Christians Church
Gustave Dore
Beatrice Kh. LaMontague
Metropolitan Art Museum
New York
Emily Bail.j
Faith in a big God sustains wavering believers
The message notes that salvation relies on the object of faith, Christ, not the size of faith. Peter’s faith faltered, yet Jesus built his church on redemption, not perfection. A little faith in a mighty God suffices to endure trials.
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Christ
Sea of Galilee
Peter
Christ's Church
Christ Jesus
Recycling tale shows wood surviving decades in home projects
Joy Stilley recalls her husband turning a single three ply board into a train board a fireplace back panel a dollhouse shelves a bookcase and a shadow box with lighting. The thrifty carpenter keeps repurposing the same slab through many crafts over nearly twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Stilley
New York
Hollings Urges United States to Prioritize Domestic Policy
Senator Hollings argued the U S should shift from global policing to domestic priorities. He warned continued heavy military and financial commitments undermine freedom and national strength amid economic and social crises at home.
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Ernest F. Hollings
United States
Santa Claus
Free World
Europe
Africa
Hollings
Whence Cometh The Mail Lettering a Lost Postal Charm
The State argues for a return to old style postal features noting cancellations should show origin city and time. While three cent stamps and twice daily deliveries seem unlikely, a visible city of posting on cancellations would aid tracking when addresses are unclear.
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Postal Corporation
Uncle Sam
Columbia
S. C
Aiken residents dispute water rate hike amid price freeze
Letter writer W C Guy complains that Aiken billed higher water and sewer charges in September 1971 after a July increase, arguing no collection occurred before the Aug 15 1971 federal wage and price freeze. City Manager Windham notes bills due after Aug 15 faced late charges. Ames council concurs.
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United States
Aiken
Roland Windham
Ames
Windham
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication and requires the writer's mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered and pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. No subject limit.
Rufus Harris on Praise and Patience in Everyday Life
Sydney Harris cites restraint in criticism and urges praise. He recalls a Vermont farmer and offers practical maxims for behavior in social and work settings. He advises patience with others, thoughtful actions, and a positive attitude to improve daily life and job satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Harris
Vermont
To Cross The Rubicon
A guest editorial reflects on the American Revolution tracing Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin's roles. It recalls the first American Congress of 1774, the Lexington and Concord battles, the Declaration of Independence, and the 1787 constitutional debates led by James Madison and Randolph of Virginia.
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Samuel Adams
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Gadsden
South Carolina
Washington
Dickinson
Patrick Henry
Lee
Medford
Paul Revere
Lexington
Concord
Galilee
United States
James Madison
Randolph
Virginia
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Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Aviation Week
Space Technology
Don Fink
Paris
Ike
Fink
France
National Forest
Center OF
Billy Graham
Ous
Aiken, S.C
Samuel A. Cothran
Eugene J. Oyler
Citizen Smith
W.c.guy P.O. Box
Rufus
By Rufus W. Gosnell
Verrebriai
Jean W. Bowen
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