A Moral Debt To The Hostages
An organization for American hostages in Iran proposes $1000 per day per hostage for time in captivity. The idea surpasses typical compensation, arguing a moral debt exists beyond salaries and expenses. The Presidential Commission on Hostage Compensation faces a task in balancing honor with fairness to all Americans.
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Iran
United States
U.S
State Department
Armed Services
Commission
Tax Penalty Gap Persists in Marriage and Singles Debate
The Minneapolis Tribune notes that the 1969 marriage penalty arises again as Reagan and Congress push tax relief for two income families. The piece argues that moving relief shifts favor to individuals over family, urging a simpler tax system with fewer deductions.
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Congress
Reagan
The
Minneapolis Tribune
Insect War Brings Widespread Gypsy Moth Threat
The gypsy moth caterpillar invasion spreads from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire and beyond, defoliating millions of acres. Despite spraying 340000 acres in five states, forests face severe damage as larvae drift on threads and hitch rides on RVs and motor homes.
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California
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Bee deaths blamed on crop-dusting by air aircraft
A reader writes that aerial insecticide applications have wiped out about 90 percent of honey bees in Aiken County and damaged crops. He cites hives lost, bee kills extending beyond fields, and notes tractors spread far less poison. He warns of fruit and vegetable shortages without bees.
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Aiken County
G. Earl Wright
Letters to the Editor Sparks Debate on Law and Rights
The Aiken Standard publishes a reader letter condemning police brutality and defending constitutional freedoms while urging broader civil rights protections. The letter also honors local organizers and players, citing Dizzy Dean Tournament figures and Willie Mays quotes about the people’s support. Betty P. Abney, 330 E Boundary.
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Henderson Johnson
Aiken
Mr. Johnson
Earl Tate
Willie Mays
Betty P. Abney
E. Boundary
Ashley Sees ItFamous first words and random musings
A column fragment presents assorted quotes and anecdotes about everyday life. It references Ashley, imperfect home routines, a kitten in Orangeburg, mail order ministers and taxes, raccoon problems with garbage, and reader letters from Forrest Nelson about animal antics and a Yankee Magazine clipping.
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Forrest Nelson
Green Heron Drive
John’s Island
Yankee Magazine
Reader’s Digest
What It Means To Be Materialistic In Christian Thought
Dear Dr Graham explains that true Christians recognize all material things as from God and act as stewards. Materialism is not about wealth but about placing material values at the center of life, neglecting spiritual reality.
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Forrest
New England
DR. Graham
D.E
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Soviet Union
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Aiken Communications, Inc
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