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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1971
Page
4
The President backs a $2.4 million military pay increase within the wage price freeze, aiming to support an all volunteer Army. Critics warn this favors senators up for reelection and could be unfair if civilian wages stay frozen.
The piece argues labor leaders oppose President Nixon's economic measures favoring industry aiming to stabilize the economy. It cites Labor Department estimates that 15 million new jobs are needed by 1980, with private industry employing 80 percent of workers. It notes about $25,000 in capital per job and about $30 billion annually to cover growth in the labor force.
The Columbia South Carolina State columnist argues labor should back expansion efforts rather than oppose them. He stresses unity to boost industry, job creation, and economic development.
California inventor Augustus B. Kinzel receives a patent for a bed that makes itself using an adjustable canopy system. The bed rises a canopy when in use and lowers automatically after leaving, with an automated dust disposer comparison. A rug corner can be raised as part of the mechanism, noted by the Charlotte Observer.
In Saigon President Thieu agrees to step down if he wins less than half the vote. A spoof campaign for Nobody crowds cheers Nobody as the challenger while Nobody’s manager denies embassy funding, and an embassy official says the race looks unwinnable.
A disjointed passage satirizes public policy and social norms. It imagines sham licenses, inflated honesty, and odd tradeoffs such as taxing clean air. The tone mocks officials, media, and everyday life with quips about dogs, golfers, and convicts.
Billy Graham discusses memory of sins and asks how to forget them. He cites a Greek line on forgetting and notes sin leaves an indelible mark while urging faith in God's promises and self forgiveness.
The piece surveys a presidential speech stressing America First themes in New Economics. It notes potential benefits of a job tax credit, a 10 percent import shift, and incentives to buy American made machinery. It highlights morale, pride, and modernization as key outcomes.
Rufus D responded to Dr Norman Vincent Peale’s demand to marry during the service. The minister refused to stop the service saying vows would be offered after the benediction. After the hymn the minister called those seeking Holy Matrimony to come forward. Thirteen women and one man approached the altar.
The Four Powers reached a Berlin settlement after 77 sessions but public text reveals vague guarantees. The accord signals acceptance of East Germany sovereignty and limits on West Berlin’s representation, with West Berliners facing only transient privileges amid a Western shift toward détente.
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