Mrs. E. Gray Swingle remembered for civic life in Aiken
Our View recounts the life of Mildred Shuler Jill Swingle who grew up in Aiken during World War II, worked with the FBI and Alaska Territorial Commission, and contributed to Savannah River Site construction and local clubs. She died April 6 after an illness, leaving a husband E Gray Swingle and four children.
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Mildred Shuler
Jill) Swingle
Aiken
R.W. McCreary
Laurens Street
E.J.C. Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Winthrop University
FBI
Washington
Alaska Territorial Commission
Anchorage
Savannah River
E. Gray Swingle
Swingles
Swingle
Augusta
Readers debate outdoor advertising regulate and gun rights
A letter from William Bushall Jr of Graniteville argues against new rules for outdoor ads noting existing unsightly properties are already governed and calling for enforcement. Jackie G Smith of Aiken writes on gun rights, defending concealed weapons and personal carry with a long personal endorsement.
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Aiken
Smile
Land of Opportunity
Freedom of Choice
Jackie G. Smith
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
The Aiken Standard provides mailing and contact information including address at 124 Rutland Drive and P.O. Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday with varying delivery times and a switchboard number 648 2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Standard
Dial
Aiken Standard - Pbm
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
No Chocolate Bunnies at the Cross
A preacher compares Good Friday to secular Friday party culture. He notes Pilate and Herod’s roles, laments modern detachment from the cross, and urges unwavering devotion. The essay cites a 100-person survey showing mixed views on Christ’s death and asserts true Christianity requires self-denial and servanthood.
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T.G.L
T.G.I
Herod
Jesus
Pilate
Temple
Christ
Isaac Watts
God
Heaven
Lord Jesus
Do Nothing With Them Mind Your Business Insights on Affirmative Action
A 1995 editorial argues that affirmative action enshrines race quotas and fuels moral vanity. It cites Alfred Blumrosen’s disparate impact standard, criticizes federal rules, and suggests replacing action with educational choice and reduced government roles. It recalls Frederick Douglass on true equality.
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Ashington
Washington
Alfred Blumrosen
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Congress
Senate
Robert Dole
Congressional Research Service
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Compassion Cops
Jack Kemp
Frederick Douglass
Douglass
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Charles O. Grice
Sue S. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Andrew D. Morgan
Aiken, S.C
Mrs. E. Gray Swingle
William Bushall Jr
Graniteville
United States
Home
Sila
Aiken First Baptist Church
Fred W. Andrea III
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