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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1981
Page
4
The piece reflects on the 1960s era and its survivors now in their 30s. It contrasts Depression era resilience with 60s turmoil, noting higher dysfunction but eventual return to conventional living. It cites psychiatrists, public figures, crime, and cultural shifts, ending with a generational warning for future generations.
The article argues the United States will not yield to foreign controllers interfering with U S trans Atlantic flights and urges Canada to enforce its rules to prevent service disruptions and safety risks in international aviation. It calls for firm action against disruptions by both American and foreign controllers to protect sovereignty and safety.
The piece argues Reagan would have handled the Libyan raid and Iran hostage crisis differently from Carter and Nixon. It contrasts Reagan’s restraint and bold orders with Carter’s detailed planning and a disaster in the hostage rescue, suggesting Reagan would threaten force if hostages were seized.
President Reagan ordered assembling components of neutron warheads while deferring deployment. The measure aims to blunt Warsaw Pact armor superiority in Central Europe, potentially deterring a Soviet armored advance and reshaping NATO strategic thinking.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters for publication. Signatures must be in the writer’s handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space and taste, with a 200 word limit unless editors grant exceptions.
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