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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1990
Page
4
Our view urges patience as military buildup around the Arabian Peninsula accelerates toward higher levels. It praises Pentagon planning and readiness, notes reliance on overwhelming force to deter, and warns American public support may waver but stresses long-term commitment until the Iraq blockade takes full effect.
Actors' Equity reversed its decision to bar a British actor from the lead in Miss Saigon after producers faced a $10 million Broadway production. The union cited pluralism but critics argued the star's drawing power justified hiring. The piece accuses moral posturing masking greed.
A letter writer recounts several 911 calls and false alarms where Aiken Public Safety officers, firefighters, and dispatchers responded quickly and courteously. The writer commends the department’s professionalism and thanks them for dependable service in the community.
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with a readable, preferably typewritten format and a writer’s mailing address. Brief, to the point submissions are preferred and all letters may be edited for condensing. Send to The Editor, Ken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 9802.
The page lists leadership roles including managing editor John F. Boyette editorial page editor Jeffrey Wallace advertising director Melanie Aiey publisher Scot Munter production director Sue S Brown business office manager Ellen C Priest and circulation director Daniel S Holland.
A Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaire outlines David Souter’s life from birth in Melrose Massachusetts on September 17 1939 to his career as New Hampshire attorney general and state supreme court judge. It cites memberships in conservation and historical groups and notes his stance against casino gambling. He lists assets totaling 627010.87 with no liabilities and recalls key cases and a 1970 voting rights argument before Judge Gigounux. The piece presents a cautious portrait of a frugal public servant likely to be confirmed.
In a Maine vacation, the narrator wrestles with fear and guilt as global conflict dominates news. Scenes unfold from foggy harbors to the Skowhegan Fair, where music and ordinary life mirror stark questions about peace, war, and personal reality.
In a dated satire on back-to-school trends the writer notes how wardrobes, food, and entertainment gear dominate prep. The piece highlights microwaves, compact fridges, camcorders, car phones, VCRs, and table-top stereo systems as essential student accoutrements fueling modern campus life.
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