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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1969
Page
4
Eugene J Oyler is named in a 1969 Aiken Standard notice filed from Aiken South Carolina. The item lists Samuel A Cothran as president and editor with no further details in the readable fragment.
Sen. Ernest F. Hollings introduces a bill to limit textile and shoe imports amid Southern frustration with the Nixon administration over pledged quotas. The measure would authorize standby action if voluntary agreements are not reached within six months, with initial talks already underway.
Commentary notes airlines failed to fly Robert F. Williams back to the United States, suggesting Trans World arranged transport. Williams faces extradition from Detroit to North Carolina on kidnap charges after exile in Cuba and Asia. The piece argues for or against Hollings bill as a pressure tactic on quotas, warning against making Williams a martyr.
The quote emphasizes education as the top priority while noting that schools will address dress codes for sideburns and skirts before proceeding with broader reforms. It frames school policy as contingent on disciplinary and cultural questions facing districts.
A satirical piece argues President Nixon solved his image problem by adopting an imageless administration. It cites Bebe Rebozo's role, the imagined cabinet, and the supposed political payoff of avoiding an image while facing constant image concerns.
The piece predicts escalating political attacks and a surge in muckraking journalism as parties, media outlets, and judges become targets. It notes past examples from Lincoln Steffens to Abe Fortas and warns voters to separate personal attacks from real policy, urging discernment in coming campaigns.
A quoted hypothetical soliloquy attributes to Nixon a harsh assessment of Vietnam war strategy. It covers Laos Thailand and Sino Soviet tensions, confirms no further concessions, and outlines changes under Mel Laird and General Abrams toward ARVN leadership while warning of potential military options.
Stephen Landry and Thomas Dion defend dancing against claims it is immoral. They cite biblical verses praising dance and argue rhythm and movement bring joy, healing, and hope. They invite readers to join their next celebration at Colleton Avenue, Aiken, South Carolina.
A minister argues sermons should reach all listeners not just the educated elite. He notes many beyond Sunday School become spiritual drop-outs and urges simple direct preaching like Jesus. The Gospel is good news when presented plainly, eliciting understanding and response.
In Columbia Sen. Strom Thurmond refused to discuss Life magazine's land payments piece and its implications for Gov. Robert McNair. He named Donald Fowler as the party official who aided Life and said the story aimed to damage him and help Judge Haynsworth and Simons.
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