Education excellence essential for U S future
The editorial argues the United States risks losing global rank if education lags. It cites falling test scores and graduation rates, rising college costs, and low degree attainment. It calls for early intervention in elementary years and broader, affordable higher education, urging national will and local buy-in.
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Readers Question Highway 19 Junkyard Cleanup
A reader laments the highway 19 junkyard near New Ellenton blocking view and asks why highway 1 trucks receive attention while this yard is ignored. They urge city cleanup of both sites and question local favoritism.
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Advent not to be overlooked by Rev Jeff Kirby
The columnist urges readers to pause amid Christmas rush to prepare the heart for Christ. Pray read scripture and perform a faith check. If choosing to act help the less fortunate visit a nursing home and reach out to someone in need.
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Aiken Standard Staff Listing and Editorial Contacts
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and executives including Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson are listed with aikenstandard.com emails for staff roles.
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Mumbai Attacks Seen as Radical Muslim Terror Threat
Column argues Mumbai strikes reflect radical Islamist indoctrination guiding attacks on the Taj Mahal and Oberoi hotels. It links British and European radicalization to mosques and imams, urges strict immigration terms, mosque monitoring, and hardline victory in conflicts.
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Pakistan urged to act with resolve in Mumbai probe
Secretary of State Con doleezza Rice calls for urgent full cooperation from all parties with information on the Mumbai attacks. The quote emphasizes transparency and united effort in the investigation.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern under 200 words. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Mail Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email letters aikenstandard com or fax 648 6052.
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Retiring Aiken County School Board Members Honored
Aiken County Public Schools praises four long serving board members John Bradley John Brown Nick Flouras and Jack Hunter who chose not to run for re election after 49 years of combined service. The letter thanks them for improving facilities pupil teacher ratios salaries test scores and district efficiency.
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