Masters Lose Nicklaus In 2002 Tournament Absence
Editorial notes that Augusta National’s dominant figure Jack Nicklaus will skip the 2002 Masters due to a bad back, marking the second nonparticipation since 1958. The piece notes the tournament’s changes with extra length and the absence of other past champions Doug Ford and Gay Brewer, altering a tradition of lifetime invitations and fan engagement.
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Augusta National Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus
Green Jackets
Golden Bear
Nicklaus
Doug Ford
Gay Brewer
Allen Standard Publisher Leadership Team Names
The notice lists key staff of the Allen Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Advertising Director Jeffrey B. Wallace Art Zappa manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Systems Manager J David Bo and Letitia Jefferson.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappaesa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Bo Letitia Jefferson
Israel-Wide War Plans and Palestinian Uprising Explored
An analysis argues that Israel’s superior military power risks broader bloodshed as plans for a full reoccupation threaten mass displacement and harsh reprisals. It contrasts Sharon’s leadership with Arafat and urges peace negotiations under Saudi proposals to end decades of occupation.
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Washington
Middle East
Palestinian Authority
Yasser Arafat
Ariel Sharon
Osama bin Laden
Bush
Sharon
Israel
Sabra
Chaula
Washington Post
Meir Shareet
West Bank
Gaza
General Sharon
Arafat
Internet degree debate for magistrate prompts public response
Readers argue an internet degree for a magistrate signals low standards and undermines education efforts. They praise teachers, stress upholding the law, and urge an independent audit of the Playhouse project and City Council oversight to protect taxpayers. Concerns include potential tax increases and surplus questions.
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Aiken Playhouse
Citiens
City Count
Morgan Island purchase funded entirely by federal money
The Aiken Standard editorial corrects claims about Morgan Island’s acquisition, noting 100 percent federal funds from NOAA under the National Estuarine Research Reserve program financed the 20.5 million purchase in two phases, with no state funds used. It lauds the Land Conservation Bank law and calls for continued conservation and responsible state leadership.
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Morgan Island
Aiken Standard
South Carolina
Department of Commerce
S.C. Land Conservation Bank
House
National Estuarine Research Reserve Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
Fritz Hollings
Commerce Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mocks
Marsh
Big Island
Land Conservation Bank
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Scott B. Hunter
Philip Terzian
He Aiken Chamber of Commerce
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Aiken County
Roland Smith
Skipper Perry
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Woodside Plantation Property Owners Association Board
Favor Cavanaugh
Whiskey Road
Aiken Mall
Target
Staples
Wendy
Bill Kirby
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