Guilt by association over Hinckley name in TV edits
A media backlash notes network editors erased the name Hinckley from Greatest American Hero after the president shooting. The writer condemns the guilt by association panic and warns the next target could be anyone. The Hinckley family suffered amid media pressure and public threats.
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Hinckley
Mister H
John Hinckley Jr
Evergreen
Colorado
Hinckley Sr
Bush
Gary Deeb
Furman E Cullum Dies. Aiken Business Star Remembered
Furman E. Cullum died on April 12 leaving a lasting mark on Aiken. He owned three car dealerships including a Studebaker agency once on Pendleton Street and Hayne Avenue. Cullum also sold Packards and Chryslers and Plymouths earlier, was respected for honesty, led real estate ventures, and served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as a Lions Club charter member.
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Furman E. Cullum
Aiken
Studebaker
Pendleton Street
Hayne Avenue
Bankers Trust
Aiken County
Cullum
Winter Break Becomes Western State School Holiday
In a Western state schools drop Easter and Christmas holidays in favor of spring holidays and a December Winter Break. Activist groups push for the change and students exchange Winter-Break Presents.
Ashley Cooper Sees It Satirizes Gun Law Debate and Space Flight
A column by Ashley Cooper cites a fictitious Article 107 Section XVII(d) claiming Congress could fund food stamps and gun control among other programs. The piece also Mixes jokes about political figures, the space shuttle landing, and social issues reflecting satirical commentary of the era.
Letters to the Editor on SC drug laws and school funding
Readers applaud South Carolina lawmakers for passing a comprehensive Drug Smuggling Bill and Governor Riley for signing it. The letters also urge action on school funding and band uniform drives, highlighting local concerns in Aiken and South Aiken High School community efforts.
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South Carolina General Assembly
South Carolina
United States
J. Verne Smith
Richard Riley
General Assembly
South Aiken High
Kennedy Middle School
Aiken High
Schofield
Aiken
Polly Walker
Silverbluff Road
Does God Love Me Evidence From The Bible And Life
A reader asks how to Know God loves them and letters respond with practical faith. The reply notes love is shown by actions not words and cites the Bible verses and examples of blessings protection and Jesus death as atoning sacrifice for sins.
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DR. Graham
M.S.L
God
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