Editorial analysis questions reliability of large salary raises
The piece questions AP figures showing 286 university staff earning $50 000 plus with 10 percent or more raises. It argues some increases reflect promotions new responsibilities or funding changes. It cites Walter Edgar at USC who rose 41 percent to 137 168 and notes private offers but USC kept him. It cautions against judging all raises by raw numbers.
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Associated Press
Walter Edgar
University of South Carolina
USC
Edgar
Aitken Standard Publisher Names Shifts In Editorial Roles
Unclear OCR text lists names and emails tied to the Aitken Standard publisher and staff roles. It appears to be a directory style snippet showing Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Arthur T Zappa Ellen C Priest Timothy E O'Brian Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson with domain references.
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Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
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Ellen C. Priest Eprie
Timothy E. O
Brian T
Phillip
Crowfoot’s Last Words Echo Native Sage Wisdom
Crowfoot, a Blackfoot warrior and orator who lived from 1821 to 1890, is remembered for a succinct reflection on life. His quoted line likens life to a firefly’s flash, a buffalo’s breath in winter, and a fleeting shadow at sunset.
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Crowfoot
Saddam Hussein captured and its global ripple effects
The capture signals a shift as opposition groups show greater sophistication in Iraq. It may curb loyalist actions but leaves Iraq a dangerous, prolonged front in the global war on terrorism. The event offers political leverage to the United States and its allies, urges Europe and NATO toward constructive postwar rebuilding, and signals intensified pressure on al Qaida and its supporters.
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Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Saddam
al-Qaida
United States
France
Germany
NATO
Coalition
Kerry positions himself on world role in campaign edge
The piece argues Kerry strengthens his presidential bid with foreign policy expertise from Vietnam service and Senate work. It notes his critique of Bush Iraq policy, calls for global engagement beyond military force, and outlines Kerry’s stances on North Korea China trade outsourcing and job creation through innovation and education.
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James Indsay
The
Council On Foreign Relations
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Council
George Bush
Iraq
Ronald Reagan
Vermont
Howard Dean
America
Massachusetts
John Kerry
Senate
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Bush
Silicon Valley
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North Korea
China
U.S
Forgive Iraq Debt for Broad International Cooperation
The Orlando Sentinel argues that post capture of Saddam Hussein offers a chance for international debt forgiveness by Germany France and Russia. It suggests linking debt relief to allow these nations to bid on $18.6 billion in U.S. reconstruction contracts to spur a broader coalition and ease burdens on U.S. taxpayers and soldiers.
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Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Germany
France
Russia
Saddam
George W. Bush
James Baker
Baker
Bush
U.S
Orlando Sentinel
Saddam Hussein Captured Ends Despot Rule Near Tikrit
The capture of Saddam Hussein hides in a hole near Tikrit marks a pivotal end to his murderous regime. The event boosts James Baker III as he tours Europe to win debt relief for Iraq and garner NATO and UN support for postwar reconstruction.
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Tikrit
James Baker III
Europe
Saddam
United States
NATO
U.S
United Nations
Kuwait
Mr. Bush
Middle East
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Letters to the Editor policy from Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor including a 30 day limit per writer and the address for mailed submissions. It also provides an email and fax contact for letter submissions and notes that letters may be edited and condensed.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken, S.C
Swallacewaikenstandard.com
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