Public mood shifts toward firmer foreign policy under Carter
A AP NBC poll shows 71 percent favor influencing events abroad when U.S. interests are at stake, signaling fatigue with isolationism. The piece notes past paralysis over Angola and Vietnam and cites Iran's collapse and Gulf oil concerns driving demand for stronger leadership and a carrier task force toward the Persian Gulf.
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Dinner, Dollars and Diplomacy at the State Dinner
Opinion argues high corporate donations finance state dinners and a Deng Xiaoping visit, suggesting discreet charges and televised sessions. It claims the White House benefits from corporate funding and notes the tax burden on firms, while skeptically calling for reforms.
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Deng Xiaoping
Teng Hsiao-ping
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Congress
God’s plan guides soon‑to‑be grads to trust Christ
A reader anxious about post college life is advised to commit life to Christ, seek God’s will, and rely on daily strength. The answer encourages faith, repentance, and prayer to find direction, with optimism about new responsibilities and exciting times ahead.
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DR. Graham
R.M
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
Double Taxing Debate in Aiken Letters
A letter criticizes perceived duplication of city and county services in Aiken. The writer questions who pays for schooling, jail housing, magistrate duties, marriage licenses, and county water and fire district charges, urging county residents to wake up.
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Aiken
Aiken County
General Sessions Court
Harritt Mason
Gas Shortage Frustration Over Restrictions and Wasted Fuel
A reader complains about perceived gas waste from race events and aviation while calling for equal cutbacks. She questions who benefits from shortages and notes similar fears about sugar and coffee, suggesting a broader manipulation by authorities.
Why Criminals Go Free in Major U.S. Cities
Research by Brian Forst shows felony convictions in major cities lag behind arrests with only 26 to 46 percent resulting in jail. He blames police practices, prosecutor overload, and judge behavior for most cases, noting a small group of officers drive many convictions while many arresting officers never see a case end in conviction.
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Washington, D.C
Chicago
Brian Forst
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s handwriting address for publication. Anonymous letters are not considered. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space and clarity. The limit is 200 words, with editor discretion for exceptions.
Mirthful Space Monkey hoax meets blunt Carter critique
Ashley Sees It satirizes a chimpanzee space mission to Jupiter as a absurd first note. It then shifts to a serious criticism of President Carter era policy blaming inflation on debt and currency debasement. The column argues balanced budgets and pro profits boost living standards while condemning wage and price guidelines as ineffective.
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