Our View: Consider Shopping Here Before Buying Elsewhere
An editorial urges Aiken County residents to shop locally to keep $126 million in-state from crossing the border into Georgia in 1993. It notes tax benefits and local economic impact, cites price and selection concerns, and recommends prioritizing Aiken County merchants while leaving final choice to shoppers.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Savannah
USC Aiken
Department of Political Science
Aiken
Security Federal Savings Bank
Aiken County
Augusta
Letters Sent Vivid Reactions to Aiken School Board Changes
In a reader letter Ann Winchell notes shock surprise and dismay at Aiken County Board of Education staff changes. The piece argues for more Black principals and criticizes fairness. It also contends post Cold War defense cuts threaten national security amid global unrest.
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Ann Winchell
Aiken County Board of Education
Savannah River
South Carolina
Russia
Letters Policy and Nuclear Threats Prompt Reader Warning
A letter from Anne B. Sawyer of North Augusta urges stronger defense amid nuclear threats. She frets over lack of defense against ballistic missiles and notes global tensions with Russia North Korea China and Iraq while calling for leaders to keep the country strong and free.
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O.J. Simpson
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Hitler
Zhirinovsky
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North Korea
China
Iraq
America
Anne B. Sawyer
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Augusta
Aiken Standard subscription rates and contact details
The notice lists subscription prices for 3, 6, 12 months and daily delivery times. It provides mailing and office addresses, switchboard and fax numbers, tips line for news, and postoffice information for the Aiken Standard established 1867.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Standard
Dial
Emperor Newt’s 100 Day Circus Rides to Public Spotlight
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes Newt Gingrich’s rapid rise on the 100 day mark, comparing his impact to Johnson and Roosevelt. The piece lauds his TV address and GOP gains while warning that ethics troubles and Senate dynamics may shrink his crown.
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Court of Peeves rules on most less and more usage
Readers seek a ruling on most as an adverb. The court cites Webster and examples by Dickinson Miller and Forbes, notes casual use, and offers guidance on more vs most and fewer vs less with exceptions. It adjourns April assizes and invites summer motions.
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Fort Walton Beach
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