Editorial Outlandish Crime Persists Increases Cited
Aiken residents voice concern over a violent incident in South Carolina where a man shot two people one fatally and stole two vehicles before watching his brother play football. The letter links rising violence to poor parental involvement and education.
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Nathan Pepper
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Masters Thursday Sparks Dreams On Even-Field Start
The essay celebrates Thursday at the Masters as the day of equal chances before the cut and final outcomes. It recalls stars like Arnold Palmer and greats such as Ian Woosnam and Ben Crenshaw, noting the unique anticipation and magic of a tournament day that promises possibilities.
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Team Contact Lines
Scott B. Hunter guides the publisher role with editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and staff contacts for advertising business and production. The notice lists Arthur Zappa Ellen Priest Phillip Yates and Scott Newcom with email addresses for internal departments.
Easter Invitation to Worship at First Baptist Church
The Easter message calls Christians to be Easter people living the Easter life year round. The pastor urges joining First Baptist Church this Easter Sunday to worship and celebrate Christ’s resurrection and victory over death.
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Letter to the Editor Critique of The Departed as Best Picture
A reader objecting to The Departed denounces the film for graphic violence explicit sex and foul language claiming it moralizes depravity and reflects societal decline while criticizing Hollywood. He cites undercover police plots and mob themes as central elements and laments moviegoing.
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Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard invites local opinions
Readers are invited to send letters about issues that matter to them. Submissions should be 200 words or less and may be edited prior to publication. Mail to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email or fax per the newspaper's contact details.
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Reid vows Senate vote on supplemental Iraq funding
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he will push a vote on the supplemental appropriations bill in the next work period if President Bush vetoes the measure. He would seek to strip funds for the war if Bush rejects Congress' deadline to end combat.
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Tomorrow Writer Objects to Cutting Trees and Shrubs
Tomorrow Writer protests planned thinning under rural power lines arguing damage to habitats and potential fire risk. The dispute centers on preservation of trees and shrubs near electrical infrastructure.
Women Drivers and Gas Costs Hit Augusta Bias
Martha Burk critiques ExxonMobil and IBM for sponsoring the Masters at Augusta National, a club still denying women membership. She links rising gas prices to corporate funding of a venue with gender discrimination and urges change by female stockholders and workers.
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