Editorial: theft from Tri-Development Center sparks outrage
The editorial condemns the theft of lawn equipment from Tri Development Center which employs cognitively challenged individuals. It notes tools used for yard work, forces crews to work longer hours, and even adds Saturday shifts. Citizens are urged to report leads to Aiken Public Safety and donate to Tri Development.
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Tri-Development Center
Robert Knight
Tr. Development
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Tri Development
Laura Bush to champion literacy amid lower profile shift
Laura Bush plans active involvement in literacy issues, driven by her experience as a librarian and teacher. She highlights national literacy gaps, citing figures from the National Institute for Literacy and the NIL, and aims to raise awareness and support for literacy efforts nationwide.
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Laura Bush
Barbara Bush
National Institute For Literacy
Allen Standard Staff Roster Details Editorial Team
Public notice lists Allen Standard personnel including Scott B Hunter editor Jeffrey B Wallace business manager Ellen C Priest circulation director Garth R Groshans managing editor Timothy E O Briant pressroom supervisor James R Bennett Jr systems manager J David Boyd.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Bush should champion school choice against unions
President Bush faces pressure from teacher unions and education bureaucrats over including a modest school choice provision. Supporters argue vouchers shift power to parents, spur competition, and fix a costly underperforming public system. Minority communities increasingly back choice as a civil right. Eric W. Schlecht of the National Taxpayers Union cites broad voter support and minority backing for reforms.
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Alexandria
Bush
Education Syndicate
Capitol Hill
America
Paignt
Black Alliance For Educational Options
BAEO
Howard Fuller
George W. Bush
Roderick Paige
Bushs four fatal flaws add up to failure
A Stanford professor and Economic Policy Institute researcher critique George W. Bushs proposed school vouchers. They argue the $1500 voucher is insufficient, would mostly fund religious schools, show mixed or no gains for low income students, and lack required reporting to measure impact. The piece decries vouchers as a cynical fix for underfunded inner city schools.
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Palo Alto
Calif
George W. Bush
Aiken Man’s WWII Heroics Recounted by Donald Skinner
Reader Donald C. Skinner recalls Lt Eugene M. Lockhart of Aiken, a B-17 pilot with the 8th Air Force, who survived Schweinfurt disaster on Aug 17 1943 after jettisoning bombs and shedding gear to maintain formation. Lockhart and all 9 crew members survived after ditching near the North Sea. 60 planes and about 600 crew lost on the mission.
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Eugene M. Lockhart
Tom Brokaw
Gene Lockhart
Salvation Army Advisory Board
8Th Air Force
England
Lockhart
91St
Schweinfurt
Germany
English Channel
Lt. Lockhart
Air Force
Gene
Donald C. Skinner
Aiken
Letter Addressing Editor Submission Details
Readers are invited to send letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard. Include recipient line and address for mailing. Email and fax options are provided for correspondence and submissions.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Duesouth
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Economic Policy Institute
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