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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1985
Page
4
A North Augusta group urges creating a separate school district for their area citing growth and higher standards. The editorial cautions against secession from Aiken County, warns of duplicative costs, and favors improving countywide schools to serve all residents rather than splitting services.
Dr Chester De Pratter of the University of South Carolina debunks Aiken County’s Cofitachequi claim arguing the village stood on the Wateree River at Camden, not Savannah near Silver Bluff. He notes archeological digs show no 1500s Savannah community and cites Juan Pardo’s trails leading to the Wateree. The revelation challenges long held histories as Aiken marks its Sesquicentennial.
The piece argues a new generation of capable leaders exists across parties led by figures like George Bush and Mario Cuomo. It highlights governors James Thompson and Bruce Babbitt and notes potential contenders among Democrats and Republicans while noting a shift toward traditional values and the contagious effect of strong leadership.
Dear D G outlines that success hinges on attitude and perseverance, but cautions limits exist. People succeed by pursuing goals despite odds, yet recognition of personal limits and gifts from God shapes achievable ambitions.
In Cleveland Vice President Bush attends a fund raiser for Mayor George Voinovich as he criticizes Reagan budget cuts. Voinovich praises federal aid tied to defense contracts and job bills, while Bush signals support for nationwide spending priorities and hints at 1988 campaign alignment. Rhodes considers a gubernatorial bid as Bush seeks to keep paths open for Republican strength in Ohio.
The paper invites signed letters with full mailing addresses for publication. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Legible typewritten letters are preferred and all may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
A humorous reminiscence about in flight phone use and a pretend ailment named Black Cord Fever. The narrator recalls attempting to call the president and imagines the social absurdity of phones in planes, noting the clash with those who value quiet travel.
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