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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1978

Page

4

U S Dilemma in Nicaragua Between Somoza and Sandinistas

The article argues Washington should press Somoza for reform while avoiding heavy-handed intervention. It notes U.S. interests to prevent a Marxist Sandinista takeover, suggests using military aid terms and limited humanitarian aid to shape a moderate, representative outcome. It warns time is running out for a compromise that benefits Nicaraguans and regional security.

Nicaragua Hobson Anastasio Somoza Debayle U.S Somoza Washington Cuba Soviet Union United States Latin America Carter

Taj Mahal Senate Office Project Fails House Vote

Congress debates funding a 32 million continuation for the Taj Mahal Senate office building as the House rejects the bill 245 to 133. Capitol contingency plans hint at possible expansion to ten more buildings, with Sen. John Chafee opposing and forecasting a reversal by House leadership.

Congress Senate House

Sitka's first mugging prompts community outpouring

In Sitka Alaska a California couple was robbed of $200 after disembarking a tour ship. Local police and townspeople organized a fundraising effort, sending a $200 check to the victims which bounced and was returned with thanks. A subsequent donation drive gathered more money and the Fund was turned over to the Sitka Visitors’ Bureau.

Anchorage Alaska Sitka California Martha Lawrence Joseph Mr. Joseph Mrs. Joseph Josephs Bayfront Police Department Culver City Calif Olsen

Misguided Thinking Cited by Letter on Aiken County Board

A candidate for the Aiken County Board cites a letter from Augustus T. Stephens as indicative of misguided thinking within the current Board of Education. The writer, also a November candidate, plans a reply to the letter in the Standard.

Augustus T. Stephens Board of Education Aiken County NTE

Aiken 1867 Publisher Details From Local Paper

Aiken newspaper notes the 1867 establishment of the paper and lists key staff including Samuel A Cothran as publisher, A B Curbedge as advertising director, Charles O Grice as classified ad manager, Sue S Brown production manager, and Rodger Ragan circulation director. It mentions Aiken Communications Inc and the address 124 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.

Aiken Communications, Inc Rutland Drive Aiken S.C

Letters on pensions and teaching standards in South Carolina

Readers debate pensions for Congress members who also hold government salaries and the ethics of such pay. A Perry Holcomb letter argues strong teachers and qualified boards drive excellence, urging higher standards and better communication.

H. Perry Holcomb North Augusta S. C

Mona and neighbors spark quirky quotes in local chatter

A jumble of vignettes shows locals and visitors delivering wry lines about taxes, aging, lawn choices, school timing, travel, and language. Notable figures include Mona, Ashley Sees It, Wendell Trogdon, Lou Erickson, and George Bernard Shaw, reflecting a lighthearted, anecdotal snapshot of the community.

Irv Kupcinet James Dent Wendell Trogdon Lillian Red O'Donnell Lou Erickson

Dear Dr Graham on astrology and Bible view

A reader asks about the validity of a personal astrology reading and biblical stance. The response warns astrology can lead to occult practices and bondage, condemns it as evil sorcery, and urges reliance on God’s sovereignty and Christ’s redemptive work to overcome fear and sin.

Fort Gordon Allen Widener Betty Ann Williams Aiken Hospital Kalmia Plaza Exxon Sam Jones Nellie Widener Betty Widener Williams Wagener S.C DR. Graham H.W God Christ

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Paul Harvey Wilker Aiken Administrative Area No. 1 Ruth Walker Aiken Standard Miss Walker B. Henderson Johnson, Jr Samuel A. Cothran Scott B Hunter A.B Curbedge Charles O. Grice Sue S. Brown Rodger Ragan Walter C. Guy, Sr P.O Ashley By Ashley Cooper Bob Batz Dayton Daily News Mona George Bernard Shaw England America Billy Graham Doonesbury THE NFL
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