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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2014
Page
13
Aiken Standard presents a Think About It opinion line featuring Rene Descartes meditation on seeking truth through doubt. The brief nod to the philosopher notes his 1596 to 1650 period and frames doubt as a path to understanding.
The city hires Glenn Parker to oversee six Round II Capital Sales Projects Tax initiatives including a connector road to Aiken Mall, Whiskey Road upgrades, greenway acquisitions, bike paths, landfill use, and a Northside recreation center. Parker vows community feedback and direct council interaction to accelerate completion.
James Brady, shot in 1981 with Reagan, later paralyzed, became a symbol and leader for gun control. He and wife Sarah lobbied for stricter background checks, helping pass the Brady Bill in 1993 94, though battles persisted against an NRA favored agenda and later limits.
Cal Thomas reflects on the 40th anniversary of Richard Nixon's resignation. The Washington Post hosted a reunion with Watergate reporters Woodward and Bernstein. The column weighs Nixon's legacy, media dynamics, and the enduring questions about his presidency.
Letter writers contest a mistaken claim that Aiken ELA PASS scores fell across grades. They cite 2014 gains in third, fourth, and fifth grade writing means and in met and exemplary categories, noting improved performance and recognition for teachers and principals.
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