Bush action against Noriega marks turning point in Panama
Our View argues President Bush acted decisively after Noriega's regime flouted elections and threatened Americans. It notes U.S. air and military pressure, lifting sanctions, recognizing Endara, and a canal handover pledge while condemning critics who called it gunboat democracy. The piece stresses the need to act when provoked.
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Bald Eagle Seen as Recovery Symbol of U S Environment
The bald eagle, once endangered, shows strong recovery and may move from endangered to threatened status. Experts credit the DDT ban and federal conservation policy, with hopes for future generations to witness its majesty and a continued environmental progress story.
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Letters To The Editor slams Langley museum story
A reader criticizes Carl Langley’s December 21, 1989 report on plans to purchase a bank site as a private residence, urging Aiken County officials and museum staff be consulted. The letter defends the museum’s expansion plans and fundraising efforts, asking for a follow up with authoritative input.
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Banksia
C. Wesley Smith
Aiken County
Aiken County Historical Commission
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Aiken
Want To Write Letters To The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and clear legibility. Brief, to the point submissions are preferred, subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken
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Business Office Manager Ellen C Priest
Ellen C Priest named business office manager with responsibilities in financial oversight and operations. Circulation director Daniel S Holland listed as key staff member in the publication’s administration.
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Daniel S. Holland
Invasion of Panama Persists After Noriega Dealings
A pro Bush viewpoint argues the Panama invasion was necessary to oust General Noriega after U.S. Marines were killed and civilians harmed. It contends the action preserves U.S. prestige, warns of long term costs, and cites past interventions to justify using force to end Noriega’s rule.
Santa Claus Debate Sparks Kindergarten Controversy
Cherish Stutts refuses to believe in Santa, upsetting Wisconsin peers and prompting Debra Stutts to homeschool her for the year. The piece anchors on faith, tradition, and the enduring myth of Santa, invoking Virginia O'Hanlon’s famous editorial asserting belief persists beyond skepticism.
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Type A's and seat belts drive home caution
A UC study links Type A personality with higher crash risk due to not wearing seat belts. The column recalls alarming photos from California Highway Patrol and DOT studies showing a dented Mustang and an utterly crushed Cadillac Cimarron where the unbelted driver perished while a belted motorist survived. The writer vows to buckle up, inspired by personal warning from Commissioner Maury Hannigan and a friend who lost his mother at a low speed.
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