The Citadel Credited For Leadership Despite Defense Strategy
The Citadel is defended as a valued military college whose alumni have long served as leaders. The cadet on trial for family murder faces potential strategy linking the institution to the case, while the author argues Citadel discipline yields strong character and public service.
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Citadel
Military College of
South Carolina
South
Palmetto
New Jersey
Aiken County
Dear Dr Graham: Competing views test Bible faith in church
A reader asks how sincere Christians should handle doctrinal drift against Bible prominence. The reply urges steadfast witness for Christ, maintaining faith while avoiding bitterness, seeking fellowship with like-minded believers, praying for leaders, and preserving a loving, noncritical spirit.
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Billy Graham
DR. Graham
Jonah
A. M
A.M
Esther
Ahasuerus
America
Christ
God
Daniel
United Methodist Divorce Ceremony Sparks Curious Questions
The United Methodist Church now offers a divorce service performed before the congregation. Questions arise about who gets the bride back and lawyers, the style of a divorce gown, attendants, and what spectators should toss when the couple departs the church. The ceremony has not yet appeared in Aiken, and unlikely to catch on soon.
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United States
United Methodist Church
Aiken
Spain
Mao
Stalin
John Perna Jr
Cavee
Red Parker Fired at Clemson After Losses
The piece notes Clemson dismissed coach Red Parker after a season of underachievement. It contrasts Parker’s dignity with the harsh sport reality and recalls Clemson’s upset of South Carolina, while offering sympathy for Parker and general reflections on football’s tough burden.
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Red Parker
Clemson
Parker
University of
Ford Stands Tall This Transition Is Unprecedented
President Ford and President-elect Carter show rare transitional civility in a cordial turnover. Royster notes historic contrasts and praises the smooth transfer of authority, including access to Cabinet briefings and Blair House. He suggests Britain’s model could guide future handovers.
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Paul Harvey
Washington
Ford
Carter
Vermont
Royster
F.D.R
New York
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Gen. Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Blair House
Letters To The Editor on death penalty and train safety
Readers debate the death penalty linking global politics and history, praise a train crossing safety article citing 225000 incidents annually, and share personal tributes and memorials for community members including Albert George and Mawre, reflecting local concerns and recognitions.
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Albert George
Mawre
Tennyson
Aiken Standard invites signed letters to editor
The Aiken Standard says letters must be signed in the writer's handwriting with a mailing address and no anonymous submissions. Legibility matters and editors may edit for space and libel. no subject limits but 200 words typically apply.
Nixon's $3 Billion Stockpile Selloff Darkens U S Metals Deals
Investigative report links Nixon administration to selling strategic chrome from the national stockpile at bargain prices to Metallurg Inc in New York. GSA sold 803,526 tons for 7.64 a ton, versus market 35, plus raised stockpile needs later. Profits and overseas deliveries drew criticism amid security concerns.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
United States
Nixon
White House
Alcoa
Bethlehem Steel
Englehardt Industries
General Electric
Kaiser Aluminum
Reynolds Metals
U.S. Steel
Westinghouse
National Security Council
Congress
Lee Metcalf
D-Mont
General Services Administration
Nye
Mont
GSA
Metallurg, Inc
Metallurg
New York City
U.S
Herbert Grunfeld
Chile
Iran
South Korea
Lee Joins Washington as British Raid Shakes Morristown
General Charles Lee agrees to bring 2000 troops from east of the Hudson to join Washington. He lodges near Morristown New Jersey at Widow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge. Six British dragoons raid the tavern and Tarleton captures Lee. He is released in April 1778 after secretly aiding the British with plans.
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Washington
Charles Lee
The
Hudson
Lee
Ington
Morristown
New Jersey
Widow White
Basking Ridge
Horatio Gates
Banastre Tarleton
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Mr. Hoover
Union Station
C.W. Dorman
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Graniteville
Clark Road
Betty Nichols
J.F. Elliott
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