Godfather of Soul James Brown 1933 2006
James Brown the Godfather of Soul died on Christmas Day after a brief illness in an Atlanta hospital. The Augusta native known for funk pioneering and high energy stage moves inspired artists like Michael Jackson and was honored with a renamed civic center and a statue. His life included charity in Augusta and legal troubles in South Carolina.
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Thoughts on James Brown Life and Music Reflected in Letters
Readers share reactions to James Brown life and rhythm, weighing his influence on soul and funk. Letters discuss performance energy, stage presence, and controversial moments shaping his legacy in American music.
Verusing Director Arthur Zappa Aiken Standard
A dispersed OCR fragment mentions director Scot Newcom and customs stand at Darl. The text includes contact-like fragments and email style hints with Aiken Standard.
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Arthur. Zappa ‘Azappa
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Newcom Customs
Throw the Bums Out: A Consumers’ Call for Reform
A reader argues the U S political system is broken, criticizing both major parties for corruption and partisanship. The letter urges ending incumbency and re election to curb waste, urging candidates who shrink federal power and defend liberties. Victor Fricke of Aiken signs.
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United States
Gamer
George W. Bush
Potomac
John Q
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Aiken community letter argues for open meetings and inclusion
John Feene defends open County Council meetings and debate on a Sunday shopping ordinance. He challenges anonymous critics and emphasizes shared American freedoms, immigration in context, and speaking within reason at public forums.
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Polson
Aiken
Aiken County
United States
John Feene
Fox hunting cruelty condemnation and protest message
Pamela Muraca Aiken condemns live fox hunts as appalling and urges promotion of local fox hunting reform. She describes hunters on horseback with packs of dogs chasing defenseless foxes, condemning the practice as cruel and morally wrong and accusing supporters of complicity.
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Pamela Muraca Aiken
Administration bungling Katrina recovery cited in critique
The Orlando Sentinel urges accountability for Bush era disaster response noting nearly 100000 in FEMA mobile homes, slow grants, and stalled rebuilds in New Orleans and along Mississippi. It faults FEMA aid delays, housing cutoffs, and mismanagement as key legacies next to Iraq.
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Michael Brown
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Mississippi
Texas
Iraq
Orlando Sentinel
FCC split blocks AT&T BellSouth merger
Two Democratic FCC commissioners Adelstein and Copps block approval of the AT&T BellSouth merger after a deadlock with Republican members. The write up notes the $83 billion deal could threaten competition and democracy, and praises ethical steadfastness delaying the merger.
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Federal Communications ‘Commission
Jonathan Adelstein
Michael Cops
FCC
At&t Bell
Robert McDowell
McDowell
Kevin Martin
FAA
U.S. Senate
Adelstein
Copps
Seattle Times
Opinion letters sought on issues of concern
Readers are invited to submit opinions about issues that matter to them. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email at letters@aikenstandard.com, or fax at 648-6052.
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