Our View: Oil Dependency Fuels Middle East Crisis
The piece argues U.S. involvement in the Gulf stems from oil dependence rather than democracy. It cites Saddam's Kuwait aggression, warns of energy vulnerability, and urges energy self sufficiency through government, industry, and consumer action to avoid future hostage situations in the region.
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Kuwait
United States
Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf
Saddam Hussein
Hitler
Bush
Middle East
Tigris-Euphrates
Saddam
Iraq
Detroit
Reunion Dismisses Naysayers as Martha Schofield Class Prepares
A Martha Schofield High School class of 70 plans its 20th year reunion over Labor Day weekend. The writer defends the effort against negative forces, stressing unity, memories, and gratitude for being together. The piece asks readers to join in, recalling friends and departed classmates with hopeful anticipation.
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Martha Schofield High School
Write a Letter to The Aiken Standard Now Open
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Letters should be legible and concise, with preferred typewritten format. All letters are subject to editing and condensing and may cover any subject. Mail to The Editor, Ken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, 29802.
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Aiken
Bush Learns From Past Hostage Crises in Iraq War
The piece contrasts Bush's handling with Carter and Reagan during hostage episodes, noting 3,000 U.S. captives in Kuwait and Iraq. It argues leaders should keep calm, act privately, and avoid public emotion driving policy while assessing rescue feasibility and political costs.
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Bush
Iraq
Larry Smith
D-Fla
Saddam
Baghdad
Iraqi
U.S
William Odom
Carter
White House
Reagan
Silly Budget Debate Echoes From Hollings Address
The speaker, Sen. Ernest Hollings of Charleston, warns that the 1992 deficit could top 400 billion dollars. He frames Social Security funds as a loan and cautions that interest will eclipse defense spending, predicting a heavily indebted nation by 2017.
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Iraq
Middle East
Department of Energy
Savannah River
Ernest F. Hollings
Fritz
Charleston
Congress
Social Security Fund
Sen. Hollings
South Carolina
United States of America
Washington
Radio licenses for store music stir controversy in Wolcottville
Patterson Furniture Store owner Ted Strawser in Wolcottville, Indiana faces demands from BMI ASCAP and SESAC for annual licenses to play radio music in his 10,000 square foot shop. He questions legality and fairness, noting payoffs already made by networks and Muzak. He appeals to merchants and the Better Business Bureau, warning of potential fines under U S copyright law.
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Patterson Furniture
Wolcottville
Ind
North Main Street
Ted Strawser
Strawser
BMI
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Better Business Bureau
ASCAP
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
SESAC
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Schofield High Reunion
John F. Boyett
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Melanie L. Arney
Ashington
America
George Bush
Oval Office
Jimmy Carter
Tehran
Iran
Ronald Reagan
Lebanon
Sandy Grady
Knight-Ridder Newspaper
CIA
Richard Helms
PBS
S&l
Malibu
Uss
Muzak
American Federation of Labor
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