Britain Breaks Diplomatic Ties Over Libyan Embassy Shooting
The British government ends diplomatic relations with Libya after Col. Muammar Khadafy refuses to cooperate with an inquiry into the April 17 shooting in London. The piece argues sanctions should deter state sponsored terrorism and criticizes Western governments for tolerating Libya's illegal actions.
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USCA Aiken launches public phase of $100000 giving drive
The University of South Carolina Aiken announces a public phase for its Annual Giving Program aiming to raise 100000. Proceeds fund scholarships library improvements endowed professorships and Etherredge Center programming. Chancellor Bob Alexander says funds stay for the Aiken campus and local residents boost the effort.
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Army ends happy hour in service clubs across forces
The Army slated an end to happy hour in its service clubs and other branches may follow. The old Pay Day ditty rang as the bugler sounded but now officials aim to de-emphasize drinking theater.
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Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Ashley Sees It and Gossip in a cheeky column mix
A collage of wry observations and political quips includes diplomatic jests about embassies and retaliation, post Easter musings on life after death, Gary Hart intrigue, humor about aging and romance, tax deductions, and Gov. Riley’s school levy debate nicknamed the assault tax.
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Melvin Anderson
Hanahan
Hart
Herb Caen
San Francisco Chronicle
Breaks in Senate Unity Trigger White House Plot Talk
Senate tension erupts over alleged Reagan White House meddling in 1980s races. A fictional plan from adviser Nofziger leans on staged publicity stunts and covert missions to boost vulnerable Republicans including Chiles, Johnston, Thurmond, Helms, and Jepsen.
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R-Ind
Howard
White House
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Sugar
China
Lyn Nofziger
Reagan
Nofziger
Jim Watt
Anne Gorsuch Burford
Bill Casey
Ed Meese
Aiken Standard Publishes Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Send to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29801.
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Readers thank community for disaster aid to McColl
A local pastor expresses gratitude to individuals groups and churches for disaster assistance to McColl South Carolina. He notes prayers and gifts from as far as New York City and across the Southeast and asks continued prayer as recovery begins. He also urges voters to question candidates about taxes roads and state spending in an independent tone.
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New York City
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Hilton Head Island
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Sen. Rembert Dennis
Columbia
Moncks Corner
Marion Gressette
Dennis
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Edgar Brown
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Thanks From Little Miss Aiken County for Pageant Support
Aiken County's Little Miss expresses gratitude to the community and merchants who sponsored her title and helped her attend the Little Miss South Carolina Pageant in Sumter last October. She notes a loving Christian atmosphere and pride in the experience.
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