From Farm to Global Air Command A Gen Johnson Story
Our view profile traces Hansford Tillman Johnson from Johnsons Crossroads to Aiken High School Clemson and the Air Force Academy. He became the first academy class graduate to reach general rank and now leads Military Air Transport Command moving personnel and equipment worldwide amid the Saudi Arabian crisis.
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Letters To The Editor Controversy On Tax Eaters And Recall
A reader argues the nation has two classes taxpayers and tax eaters citing scandals and calls for an honor pledge or recall to remove corrupt officials. Other letters critique a film comparison, question a local sales tax article’s funding sources, and ask why AIDS testing isn’t routine given sexually transmitted diseases.
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John T. Harllee
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten. Brevity is preferred as all letters are subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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War Talk Reveals Deep Divide in Right Wing Forces
A New York Times column by Abe Rosenthal and others outlines a split between the Old Right and neo conservatives over a potential Iraq war. Figures including Richard Perle and Charles Krauthammer advocate force, while critics warn of a costly, destabilizing conflict jeopardizing America’s interests and oil security.
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Drinking and flying under the influence crimes trial
Northwest Airlines pilots were convicted in the first criminal trial of professional pilots for drunk flying under a 1986 federal law. Blood tests showed levels above the FAA limit. the flight carried 91 passengers from Fargo to Minneapolis. The case highlights need for stronger laws and tighter airline controls to protect travelers.
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The Novice's Guide To Shmoozing and a Career Dilemma
A humorous piece about the conflict between non shmoozers and the career demand to socialize. It questions the value of schmoozing in business and politics, noting the discomfort of those who prefer silence and direct work over casual chitchat and networking.
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