Editorial on James J. Wise obituary and Savannah River role
James J. Wise died December 9 in Farragut Tennessee at 88. A Knoxville native and UT accounting graduate, he helped found the Atomic Energy Commission Savannah River Operations Office in 1950 and served as assistant director of Finance before 1973. Wise, active in Aiken civic life, worked at TVA, later directing administration for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project in Tennessee. Julius Rubin and A.Y. Morgan remember him as an effective administrator and a valued colleague.
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James J. Wise
Farragut
Tenn
Aiken
Atomic Energy Commission
Savannah River
Knoxville
University of Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
SROO
Clinch River
Tennessee
Wise
First Presbyterian Church
Julius Rubin
SRCC
AEC
Kalmia Hill
A.Y. Morgan
SROC
Automakers urged for rapid gains in efficiency
The National Commission on Energy Policy urges automakers to boost efficiency, citing studies of 6-20 mpg gains and 30-47 percent greenhouse gas cuts achievable quickly without smaller cars. It notes lawsuits against California’s 30 percent emissions target and mentions the GM-DaimlerChrysler hybrid partnership as a potential driver.
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National Commission On Energy Policy
California
General Motors-DaimlerChrysler
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Contact Roles
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest and others with multiple department heads and contact emails. directory outlines roles and governance.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard.com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Jwallace
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priestpriest
Aikenstandard. Com
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Byates
Scot
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J. David Boyd Dboyd
My View On Sales And This Year’s Crop
The speaker notes higher sales than expected and comments that frost two years ago damaged new growth but the crop is now recovering and looking fuller. They warn that many trees remain unsold this year and urge buyers to act quickly.
Intelligence bill falls short on strong national security needs
The column argues the latest intelligence bill, while addressing some 9/11 Commission concerns, fails to secure borders and immigration reform. It calls for tighter terrorist financing controls, enhanced watch lists, and harsher penalties for foreign militants, while criticizing Senate opposition and the need for decisive action.
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Congress
Senate
Letter writer urges stronger immigration and border security stance
The author, a U.S. Representative from South Carolina's Third District, argues Congress must pass a stronger immigration and border security bill. He criticized the Intelligence Reform bill as a missed opportunity and calls for harsher enforcement, wider screening, and faster removal of illegal entrants. He cites border gaps near San Diego and cites estimates of illegal aliens and deportations.
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Mexico
San Diego
Senate
Congress
Migration Policy Institute
INS
Family laments humiliation on national TV show
A mother explains distress from participating in Wife Swap showing cultural clashes and media pressure. She defends her values, recalls interactions with the other family, and criticizes edited portrayal while noting her aim to earn money for family debts and a brother's funeral.
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Daily
Texas
America
South
Atlanta
Jesus
Aiken
Wendy Darling
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Wendy Ray
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