Southern Chivalry Tested By Citadel Cadet Row
Our view discusses Citadel judge Houck allowing Shannon Faulkner to join the cadet corps and the head shaving issue. The piece notes ongoing abuse against Faulkner, fears young women will be discouraged, and questions whether the Citadel will shave a freshman female. Citadel alumni reaction frames the debate.
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C. Weston Houck
Citadel
Shannon Faulkner
School Cadet Corps
Miss Faulkner
The
Corps
the Citadel
Whitewater controversy critics group amid White House defense
Democrats face backlash as critics allege a whitewash of the Whitewater affair involving a land deal in Arkansas and a failed savings and loan bailout. They accuse the White House and Lloyd Cutler of stalling open inquiry, calling for accountability and questions about potential criminal misconduct.
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Whitewater
Arkansas
Clinton
White House
House Banking Committee
Lloyd Cutler
Cutler
To The Editor on Domestic Violence and Reform
A reader calls for action on domestic violence noting recurring deaths from abusers. They urge easier restraining orders, mandatory counseling, absentee orders, childcare support, housing and job training, and community care to break the cycle for victims and children.
Aiken Standard Letters Policy and Reader Thanks
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with full mailing address and legible writing. Submit to The Editor Box 456 Aiken 29802. Janice Wells thanks CSRA Ambulance staff for prompt care during a July 19 back injury, noting rapid arrival and compassionate treatment.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Day Care as Fact of Life Sparks Custody Debate
Columnist Joan Beck analyzes a Michigan custody ruling removing a three year old from her mother over reliance on day care. The piece argues day care is now part of modern family life yet raises concerns about costs quality staff ratios and potential harm to child development while urging workplace reforms.
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Jennifer Ireland
University of Michigan
Maranda
Steve Smith
Cashen
Ireland
Smith
Mom
Dad
God Day
Jaspers
Cltren
Fans Face Possible Strike Over Baseball Dispute
City editor Greg Tyler reports on the looming MLB strike as players seek free agency reductions, lower arbitration thresholds, and higher minimum salaries while owners push revenue splits and a salary cap. A delayed season could crown division leaders by standings if playoffs vanish. Fans endure costly tickets and snacks amid tensions.
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Canada
Toronto Blue Jays
Montreal Expos
Major League Baseball Players Association
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Paul Harvey
Janice Wells
CSRA
Renigan
Raymond Cashen
Maranda Ireland
Joan Beck
Knight-Ridder Service
Chicago Tribune
Greg Tyler
Tech Ses Pablum
American Legion
Aitken
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