Lebanon Worst Suffering Marks End of a Nation
In 1985 Lebanon nears ungovernability as cabinet resignations topple the Karami government, Syrian troops occupy Bekaa Valley, and factions rage in Beirut. Analysts warn of de facto partition and continued conflict as outside powers pursue influence and a fragile, delayed peace remains elusive.
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Lebanon
National Unity
Beirut
Rashid Karami
Amin Gemayel
PLO
Islamic Jihad
Karami
Syria
Bekaa
U.S
Greater
Israel
DOJ Move to Eliminate Employment Quotas Faces Backlash
The Justice Department directs 56 state and local agencies to drop numerical quotas for women and minorities and urges courts to amend consent decrees. It argues Title VII prohibits preferential hiring and warns that quotas harm merit and create reverse discrimination, while maintaining equal opportunity based on qualifications.
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U.S. Justice Department
Department
Justice Department
Los Angeles
New York
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Memphis Firefighters
Ortega Portrait: A Surprising Enigma in War-Torn Nicaragua
Reporter's interview with Daniel Ortega Saavedra shows a reserved, methodical leader who undercuts Cold War stereotypes. He weighs U.S. aid to the contras, warns of continued violence if funding persists, and seeks dialogue and reform while facing a beleaguered Nicaraguan economy and Sandinista tension.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega Saavedra
Ortega
United States
Rio Grande
Fidel Castro
Congress
U.S
Bob Edgar
House of Protocol
Somoza
Palm Beach
Beverly Hills
Oretga
Miguel D’escoto
Columbia University
Reagan
Mexico
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
Central America
D’escoto
Campesinos
Edgar
Harry Bergold
Tomas Borge
Marx
Ortega & Co
Between Houses and Bachelor Life Lessons
In a humorous piece Lewis Grizzard recalls bunking at his bachelor friend Pete’s home. Lacking basics like coffee utensils and a stove, Pete survives on beer and milk while explaining a costly single bologna sandwich. The narrator plans to move back to his own place, longing for ordinary comforts.
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Pete
Thought For Today Idea Whose Time Has Come Quote
A brief Thought For Today reflects on the power of a timely idea over armies. The quotation by Victor Hugo emphasizes a single compelling concept prevailing as history unfolds.
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Victor Hugo
Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with full mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Handwritten or typewritten legibility is preferred and all letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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Aiken Standard
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