Memorial tribute to Leroy J. Wright longtime Rye Patch majordomo
Leroy J. Wright known as chef and long time manager of Rye Patch died March 29 after declining health. He served at Henderson Hotel Augusta National and Rye Patch and catered for weddings and local events. He spoke warmly of Mrs. E P Rogers and entertained celebrities at Locust Valley and across Whiskey Road.
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Hank Aaron Deserves Greater Baseball Respect and Recognition
The piece argues Hank Aaron, who holds 755 career homers, has not received commensurate respect compared with Babe Ruth. It notes Aaron’s career with the Braves, his Milwaukee and Atlanta years, and his role as senior vice president, urging sports writers to honor his record and impact beyond Ruth’s shadow.
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Letters to the Editor complain about mail delays in Aiken
Gladys B. Gibbons writes about late stapled mail from January to March, including a thank you note and a mortgage payment. She cites slow delivery, machine damage, and insufficient staff, demanding action and accountability from the postal service.
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Aiken
Gladys B. Gibbons
Clinton era commodity bets and questioned finances
A critical look questions Hillary Clinton's commodity speculation profits cited as high gains from small input, while White House accounts and Wall Street sources clash. The piece links Clinton finances with Madison Guaranty loans, Tyson connections, and broader distrust of political money, urging focus on character and power.
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Goals for Education Demand Real Will and Action
The piece argues that the United States lags in schooling hours and outcomes, criticizing vague goals like Goals 2000. It calls for concrete actions from Clinton, Congress, parents, and teachers, and warns that lofty aims without funding and reform fail. James G. Driscoll.
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