South Carolina slips in manufacturing climate ranking
Alexander Grant & Co reports South Carolina dropped from 5th to 15th among states with the best business climate for manufacturing. The drop, despite low costs, prompts insurer Selwin Price to call findings subjective but reflective of manufacturers' views. Critics blame hostility toward the Savannah River Plant and the nuclear industry by state lawmakers and environmental critics.
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General Assembly
UNESCO Withdrawal and Criticism Shake Global Education Body
The United States plans to withdraw from UNESCO by year end, with Britain warning of potential exit if reforms are not made. Critics describe UNESCO as dominated by anti Western rhetoric and communist influence since the 1960s, citing misleading campaigns and costly programs as poor value for money.
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Mildred C Happ remember ed civic volunteer and Red Cross leader
Mildred Campbell Happ, wife of Edwin L Happ, lived in Aiken and Midland Valley Estates after retirement. A Georgia native and University of Georgia graduate, she supported Red Cross from World War II era and chaired Gray Lady services in Pittsville, Massachusetts. She died April 12 after a lengthy illness.
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Mildred Campbell Happ
Aiken
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Thought For Today Quote From Walt Whitman
A brief Thought For Today presents a Whitman line praising death as beauty. The note attributes the 1819 1892 poet and offers a contemplative, period voice reflection for readers.
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Dear Dr Graham confrontation over belief and God
A letter argues that God is real and warns RB that disbelief stems from stubborn will not lack of evidence. The writer cites Hebrews 9 27, urges RB to examine truth, and invites openness to Christ for peace and joy.
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Reagan not yet certain to win 1976 election
The writer argues the 1976 race mirrors 1972 but doubts inevitability. Reagan faces reversals on Lebanon policy budget clashes and Meese controversy, while Democrats must avoid 1972 missteps and stay engaged. The piece warns convention outcomes remain unsettled and the battle is not decided.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with return addresses for publication. Anonymous letters are not considered and legibility is preferred. Submissions may be edited for space clarity taste and libel with no subject limits and brief letters favored.
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