Editorial: Iraqis prove democracy over terrorism
The piece asserts Iraqis and Americans paid a high price for free elections. It praises the weekend voting as a decisive victory for liberty and democratic self determination. It warns terrorists must play no part in Iraq’s future and calls for continued resolve.
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Territorial conflict ends in court as Schiavo case concluded
The U S Supreme Court declined to hear Jeb Bushs appeal over Terris Law marking the Florida case as resolved by state courts. The dispute stemmed from Terri Schiavo lack of a living will and lawmakers attempt to intervene in judicial orders. The Palm Beach Post notes no satisfying outcome exists but the case may remain isolated.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact Details Page
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions and email addresses for key editors and managers including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Cockfighting Felony Proposal Sparking Debate
Readers discuss bill to convert cockfighting from a misdemeanor to a felony. Proponents say harsher penalties enable asset seizure and robust law enforcement. Critics doubt deterrence effectiveness but acknowledge potential impact on spectators and organizers.
Lawyers and the call for fair deals amid rail disaster debate
A reader letter critiques lawyer solicitation and ills of legal fee practices while urging ethical arbitration after a Graniteville train wreck. The piece questions county action, praises rail company cooperation, and links high costs to broader public concerns, urging transparent local justice.
Special Lady in Monetta Receives Wide-Lived Respect
A Monetta resident described as legally blind, Ellen Willis, is praised as a best friend to many. The account notes her active life via telephone and local weather scanner until a distressing 4 a.m. call on January 6.
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Immigrations blunder echoes Sept 11 failures in Kniazev case
The column notes a Jan 15 notice declaring Brooklyn immigrant Eugueni Kniazev legally permanent, though he was murdered on 9/11. It cites prior missteps after the attacks, DHS reforms, and ongoing gaps in screening, record integration, and notices for deceased or missing individuals.
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