Reform of Penal System Needs Better Solutions Not Chain Gangs
A public stance by Circuit Solicitor Robert Harte questions outside prison work for convicts while backing prison work gangs. The piece argues rising costs and crowded prisons burden taxpayers, urges reform, and cautions against returning to chain gangs. It calls for nonviolent crime reform and innovative penalties beyond incarceration.
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Circuit
Robert Harte
South Carolina
Harte
Hunger and heating fuel the Meese firestorm in Washington
The Washington Post labeled Ed Meese remarks on hunger as a firestorm. He argued that hunger figures are unsubstantiated, noted rising food stamp use, and warned that aid has grown while hunger persists. The piece urges affordable electricity and nuclear energy as solutions, criticizing bureaucratic and anti-nuclear barriers.
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Ed Meese
Washington Post
Washington
Far
Meese
America
James Kilpatrick
United States
OPEC
Prominent Aiken businessman L H Whittle dies at home
Lewis H Whittle a longtime auto dealer and civic figure in Aiken died December 14 after a period of declining health. He and his brother built an auto garage on Richland Avenue, later expanding to Hudson and Lincoln Mercury agencies and a larger facility on Richland Street. He encouraged local service, visited the sick, and belonged to First Baptist Church and Kiwanis. He will be missed by many in Aiken County.
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Lewis H. Whittle
Aiken
Holley Motor Inn
Richlan Avenue
Hudson Automobile Agency
Whittle
Richland
Marion Street
Aiken County
First Baptist Church
Harris Butler
Reagan is Invincible Yet Vulnerable in 1984 Election Battle
The piece argues Ronald Reagan appears popular and resilient while facing harsh liberal attacks led by figures like Morton Kondracke. It suggests the 1984 contest will mirror McGovern’s vulnerability, with liberal demand for “more” and a civil tone vs. Reagan’s calm, rope-a-dope campaign rhythm.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
George McGovern
McGovern
Morton Kondracke
William Buckley
America
Muhammad Ali
Responding To Terrorism and Middle East Conflicts
Analysis argues terrorism aims to spread fear and that Western understanding gaps fuel clashes. It suggests countering Assad by targeting his political power rather than only striking militants, warning against inaction and urging U.S. focus on cutting access to his weapons.
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Khomeini
Assad
Prayer guidance for financial hardship from Dr. Graham
A reader asks how to pray during financial crisis and possible home loss. The reply notes God can show the right path, loves the seeker, and may use trials to teach and draw closer to Him, regardless of immediate outcomes.
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DR. Graham
W.L.C
Ashley Cooper Sees The Issues In Modern Life
Ashley Cooper notes aging, social shifts, and political frustrations in a series of observations. He critiques government size, Ma Bell breakup, and states rights while humorously reflecting on fashion, consumer habits, and everyday annoyances.
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U.S. Senate
House
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Billy Graham
Ashley Cooper
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