Our View: Transfer And Resignation End Patrol Nightmare
The transfer of FBI agent Fred Verinder to Washington and Maj. Ronald Alford becoming acting head of the South Carolina Highway Patrol follow Lanier’s resignation. The episode, tied to a DUI call and alleged kickbacks in contracts, damaged public trust, but the changes aim to restore integrity and focus on service.
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South Carolina
FBI
Highway Patrol
Fred Verinder
Col
J.H
Red) Lanier
Washington, D.C
Ronald Alford
Lanier
Verinder
Verinder-Lanier
Campbell
Lord Acton
South Carolina Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Highway Department
NEA funding praised as arts research and growth engine
A letter argues the National Endowment for the Arts fosters cultural innovation and expansion of nonprofit theaters orchestras and dance companies. It counters calls to defund citing Pulitzer winners and broader public benefits while urging defense of public arts funding.
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American Arts Alliance
National Endowment For the Arts
NEA
America
New York City
New York
Lincoln Center
Wonderworks
American Playhouse
Trea
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed by the writer with a readable mailing address. Brief, pointed letters are preferred and subject to editing and condensing. Send submissions to The Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken
Sore Reflection on Capitol Hill Denunciations
The columnist recalls the reprimands of Durenberger and Frank as partisan theater. They note Durenberger’s ethics problems with bogus books and condo schemes, and Frank’s alleged misconduct, while predicting committee roles and reelection fights. The piece ends with a personal verdict that both men are crooks.
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Ashington
David Durenberger
Barney Frank
Senate
Durenberger
House
Frank
Capitol Hill
D-Mass
R-Minn
Dole
Kansas
Mitchell
Maine
Pryor
Arkansas
Minnesota
Simpson
Wyoming
Nickles
Oklahoma
Levin
Michigan
Bill Dannemeyer
California
Julian Dixon
Ublic
B. Dalton Book
Justrion
Pirania
Gas Gouging in the American Way Amid Oil Price Panic
A reader recounts touring local gas stations as prices jumped amid Saddam Hussein’s actions. He notes profiteering by station owners, argues shortages are unlikely, and details plans to switch suppliers to the least gouging option while praising free enterprise. He compares price hikes to Saddam’s conduct and reflects on national character.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
United Nations
U.N
Reed
Breaking The Country Club Barrier
The author critiques all white golf clubs resisting integration citing Shoal Creek and Augusta National. It notes Hord Hardin of Augusta and David Baldwin of Baltusrol discussing black members amid pressure from protests and sponsorships. The piece portrays elitist racism as outdated and predicts financial pressure will push change.
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Shoal Creek
Birmingham
America
Hord Hardin
Augusta National
David Baldwin
Baltusrol
Springfield
Caploahip
Lot Gott
Reek
Yardin
Hardin
Augusta
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Col. J.H
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Melanie L. Arney
Aiken Standard
Sue S. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Daniel S. Holland
8.C
Jim Wright
Wright
Piranha Press
Piranha
Piratha
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Minneapolis
Barney
Congress
Upatrick
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