Hope and Peace Theme Echoes Through Christmas Reflections
Aiken readers reflect on Longfellow and Christmas with renewed hope for peace amid global conflicts and disasters. The piece links wartime history, modern violence, and acts of charity, noting heroic recoveries and gifts of giving as central to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Longfellow
Longfellow
Persian Gulf
Nicaragua
Afghanistan
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
Manila
Gulf of Mexico
Bordeaux
France
New York City
Philippine
Jessica McClure
Aiken
Hart Returns to 1988 Race Tests Credibility and Strategy
The piece weighs Gary Hart’s comeback in the 1988 Democratic race, noting the credibility hurdle from jokes and skepticism. It highlights education and arms control as rival priorities, questions Hart’s trustworthiness, and outlines how delegate strategy and regional focus could shape his prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gary Hart
Hart
Richard Gephardt
Paul Simon
Gephardt
Des Moines
Choice Of New SLED Chief Should Not Be Political
Gov. Campbell appointed Robert M. Stewart to lead the State Law Enforcement Division, citing his experience as No. 2 in the agency and focusing on performance. Critics note Sheriff James R. Metts campaigned for the governor, arguing SLED chief should be apolitical, while supporters say Campbell acted responsibly to place politics aside.
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Carroll Campbell
Robert M. Stewart
J. P
Pete) Strom
Major Stewart
Lexington County
James R. Metts
Metts
Governor Campbell
SLEC
Gov
Campbell
Judge Baker Labels Sex Offenders In Court Action
A Multnomah County Oregon judge sentences a 47 year old sex offender to ten years probation with public signs on his car and home reading dangerous sex offender no children allowed Judge Dorothy Baker defends the approach amid debate as the Oregon Court of Appeals reviews the case. The column weighs labeling as protection versus civil liberties and suggests broader public labeling as a deterrent.
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Dorothy Baker
Multnomah County
Ore
Portland
Bateman
American Civil Liberties Union
Judge Baker
KOMO
Seattle
Baker
Oregon Court of Appeals
Hart cannot be ignored as Hart resumes bid for presidency
The piece argues Gary Hart cannot be ignored after declaring he can govern the country, criticizing the claim as megalomaniacal and inconsistent with American tradition. It describes media fascination, political impact, and the campaign’s effect on the Democratic field, noting Hart’s notoriety and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hart
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ronald W. Reagan
United States
Sen. Hart
Hart
Jesse Jackson
Mike Dukakis
Paul Simon
Illinois
Bruce Babbitt
Richard Gephardt
al Gore
Tennessee
George McGovern
McGovern
Joe Biden
Dukakis
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Sion
Walter Mondale
Wiil To
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Paul Harvey
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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