Stockdale resigns Citadel presidency amid board clash
Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale steps down as president of The Citadel after a long dispute with the Board of Visitors over staff reorganization and hazing policy. He cites inability to govern the college under current status quo and upholds a principled stand from a career defined by endurance and integrity. The resignation marks a split with the board and a test of the institution’s direction.
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Richard III fate debated as Yorkists seek fair view
In a Times of London retrospective on August 22, 1485, Richard III is described by Yorkist supporters as a king harmed by Tudor propaganda. The piece questions Shakespearean depictions, notes Richard’s brief rule, and argues historians see him with possible personal flaws but formidable battle prowess.
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Richard III
William Shakespeare
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Boris Karlov
John F. Kennedy
Elizabeth of York
Henry Tudor
Henry VII
Milford Haven
Brittany
Thomas Stanley
Earldom of
Derby
City Officials Earn Respect From Aiken Resident Letter
A resident voices respect for Aiken city officials citing unified sewer and water services and bond driven rate disclosures. The writer commends the elected officials for serving without pay and upholding public service at reasonable costs, urging continued support.
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Aiken
Windham
Murray M. Smith
Dexter St
Aiken residents seek clarity on sharp water rate hike
In a letter to the editor J B Pickett criticizes a recent article on higher water rates. He cites a 48 percent rise for his outside-city bill and outlines new versus old charges for 300 to 2000 cubic feet, urging a follow up by staff to explain the reasons behind the substantial increase.
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Aiken
City Water Business Office
Aiken Area
J.B. Pickett
Lakeside Drive
The Least Guilty Pay Most Abortion
A critical look at abortion politics and illegitimacy costs in the United States. The piece cites 1978 illegitimate birth rates, Medicaid coverage in New York City, and federal funding limits, warning that the least guilty may bear the greatest burden through violence or lifelong hardship.
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United States
Supreme Court
Dear Dr Graham What causes God to let some prosper
A reader asks why God allows some people to prosper despite not thinking about Him. The reply says not all apparent success reflects inner peace, urges prayer for the reader and for forgiveness if envy or bitterness exists, and reminds to live to please Christ per Colossians 3:16 17.
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D.F
Christ
Lord Jesus
God the
Father
Soaked in heat and oddities from a scorching summer
Ashley Cooper reflects on a rare cool spell in August after record heat. The column jokes about Cuban travelers, airport security, and free flights to Cuba. It cites researchers on fasting mice, Texas heat anecdotes, and a flurry of one liners from Dallas area humorists and locals.
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Teddy Kennedy
Gloria Steinem
Miami
Cuba
Key West
Texas
Bob Murphey
Nacogdoches
Cactus Pryor
Austin
Pryor
Texas Panhandle
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