Remember Pearl Harbor in a wary, hopeful reflection
An editorial commemorates Pearl Harbor's 58th anniversary, stressing memory’s role in guiding future generations. It honors survivors and George Stiefel, notes Japan’s postwar recovery, and urges vigilance against dictatorship and nuclear threats while urging continued respect for democracy and national security.
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Pearl Harbor
Isles
Hawaii
Pacific
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Pearl Habor
George Stiefel
Stiefel
America
Earl Harbor
McCain scores points in debate in New Hampshire
Senator McCain addressed a Phillips Exeter Academy audience in Exeter, New Hampshire, joking about rivals and his Vietnam War ordeal. He defended his candidacy with a calm, candid style, addressed education funding, and admitted poor judgment in the Keating Five matter, while polls show him closing the gap with Bush.
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Exeter
Joan McCain
Arizona
Phillips Exeter Academy
New Hampshire
McCain
Hanoi
America
Frank Keating
Keating
Texas
George W. Bush
Bush
Boston Globe
Pictures Tell Only Part of Seattle Protests
Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom argues CNN and other networks overemphasized dramatic footage from Seattle last week. He says images of a police foot on a protester’s forehead shaped view, while missing context on causes, peaceful demonstrators, and global trade issues like labor standards and environmental protections.
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Seattle
CNN
Nicole Kidman
WWF
WTO
Clinton
Mitch Albom
The
Detroit Free Press
Recycling pleas urge Aiken County residents this holiday season
Aiken County Administrator William Shepherd appeals for holiday recycling to cut landfill waste and costs. He cites 118000 tons disposed last year at 1400000 and 126000 tons projected for this year at 1580000, urging separation of paper and drop off centers to save money and environment. He provides contact 642-1533 for more info.
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Aiken County
William Shepherd
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