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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
4
Congress delays Mills Bill as J. P. Stevens reports a $63 million sales drop through Aug 1 and earnings fall from $3.38 to 99 cents per share. Tax payments plunge from $209 million to $6.5 million, worsening a budget deficit and threatening layoffs and regional livelihoods.
An essay argues skyjacking could be halted by sealing off cockpit access with armor plate and removing two way cabin-crew communication. A bell could signal a forced landing, preventing hijackers from speaking to pilots. It cites Mason and Picard as origins of the idea and notes ALPA response.
Eugene J. Oyler is appointed executive editor of the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina. The announcement credits Oyler with leadership, vision, and prior journalism experience guiding local coverage and newsroom operations.
News reports that Imperial Chemical Industries and its subsidiary may commercialize a cellulose based synthetic tobacco in the United States, aiming to reduce health risks. The move could endanger South Carolina's tobacco industry, with East Carolina University studying impacts and Clemson urged to study precautions.
The piece recalls the origin of Aiken County Club Market founded Sept 24 1930 by farm women led by Mrs Vance Livingston and Elizabeth Bailey. It notes the market’s evolution into the present Farmer's Market on Newberry Street and credits local leaders including Frank Corley Fred Scott Mackey Scott and Raymond Willis for construction and support.
A provocative critique argues that equality demands by the Panthers and SDS undermine freedom, linking campus unrest to liberal education policy and noting high protest metrics during the Nixon era while warning of growing suppression. It cites Hoover, campus factions, and calls for open admission as fueling clashes and potential state controls.
New York AP reports on the laments of young babysitters about recurring complaints from families. The anecdotes cover low pay limited food shortages tardiness dress judgments and questionable child behavior.
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