Tiger Woods storms back to Masters glory and world No.1
Tiger Woods wins the Masters to reclaim a major title after more than two years, earning a fourth green jacket and returning to world No.1 ahead of Vijay Singh. Chris DiMarco pushes Woods to a playoff, with a late birdie on the 16th hole keeping the final round tightly contested.
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Nicklaus
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Intelligence leaders blamed for prewar Iraq invasion
The Sacramento Bee argues that leaders formed the invasion mindset before Iraq's attack, relying on weak intelligence. It says a presidential commission offers little new proof and blames top officials for pushing to remove Saddam Hussein, with widespread consequences for the world.
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Saddam Hussein
Bush
Sacramento
Calif.) Bee
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Noted in Publication
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and contact roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Phillip Yates Byates
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J. David Boyd Dboyd
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Religion and athletics role models in sports
The writer argues athletes are powerful role models for youth and must show character and integrity. Citing A C Green and Walter Payton as examples, they stress abstinence and ethics as keys to lasting success and influence. The piece urges adaptable, sometimes unconventional, methods to spread a timeless message.
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A.C. Green
Walter Payton
Restoring Senate tradition ends minority obstruction in judicial votes
A public appeal argues Republicans aim to restore 51 vote confirmation rules for Bush judicial nominees. It cites Kennedy and Levin supporting majority consent and notes existing limits on filibusters. Readers are urged to contact their senators to end obstructionism promptly.
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Senate
Bush
GOP
Ted Kennedy
Carl Levin
Michigan
Community urges mandatory pet spaying and neutering efforts
A letter from Lisa Epperson of BSCA Southeast calls for county wide spay and neuter programs starting with animal control leaders. She argues overpopulation stems from unaltered animals and suggests fines for breeding while offering waivers if other pets are sterilized, urging city and county officials to set the example.
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Aiken County
Lisa Epperson
BSCA
Aiken letter on local drivers and noise issues
Lenwood R. Smith of Aiken criticizes federal crash testing and calls for more road police. He argues that loud vehicles imply lower driver IQ and urges stricter traffic enforcement.
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Lenwood
R. Smith
Aiken
Caring Vet Visit Ends in Euthanasia for Aging Labrador
A owner describes a humane euthanasia for a 15 year old Labrador named Tango after severe arthritis left him unable to walk or eat. The animal was assisted by caring clinic staff on a Saturday after a veterinarian in Johnston was unavailable and Dr. Charlie Timmerman of Aiken performed the procedure.
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Tango
Edgefield
Paulette Mims
Johnston
Charlie Timmerman
Aiken
Reflections on John Paul II and faith over activism
A columnist laments cable coverage of the pope's death while praising his sanctity and spiritual focus. He recalls visiting Rome in 2003, questioning the Vatican's response to abuse, noting advisers silenced dissent, and recounting the pope's disengagement from worldly affairs as war and terror unfolded.
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Bush
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Saddam
Soviet Union
Laurel Mayor Calls Morning Bizarre After Shooting Rampage
John Shwed, mayor of Laurel Maryland, described the morning as quite a morning for a little rural town after a gunman unleashed a rampage across Maryland and Delaware, leaving two dead and four injured.
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Maryland
Laurel
Delaware
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