Guns off campus: Aiken County student found with loaded starter pistol
Editorial calls for strict action to keep weapons from schools after a Kennedy Middle School student brought a loaded starter's pistol with five .22 cartridges. Officials disarmed him quickly with no injuries. Emphasizes zero tolerance, resource officers, and parent involvement to prevent future incidents.
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Tiger Woods extends winning streak at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The report highlights Tiger Woods winning six tournaments in a row, including a Pebble Beach comeback from seven back with seven holes left. It notes Woods competes against top players weekly, praises coaching and tech advances, and mentions his two majors with potential to surpass Jack Nicklaus. He headlines this week at Torrey Pines, where he won last year.
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Hillary as Star in Buy One Get One Free Clinton Campaign
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues Hillary Clinton risks being seen as her husband’s echo as she runs for New York Senate. Clinton sits beside Bill at events while presenting a tailored New Democrat persona, mirroring Rudy Giuliani and McCain tactics, aiming to win over women amid a crowded field and press scrutiny.
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Letter endorses John McCain over Bush for president
A reader argues McCain is the best presidential choice, praising his courage against party pressure, his focus on money in politics, and his appeal to independents and youths. The writer admires McCain as an authentic hero who would counter the Republican Machine and values American ideals over wealth and power.
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Brief Letters to Editor Details Address and Contact
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Financial risk of 125 percent loans and new bankruptcy limits
The piece critiques ditech.com Freedom Loans as a second mortgage tools to consolidate debt while warning of rising personal bankruptcies. It discusses Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 differences, state exemptions, and proposed Senate and House reforms. It notes a proposed $15 000 five year payment threshold and a $100 000 house equity protection cap, contrasting with a $250 000 cap in the House bill. It ends by urging savings and cites ditech.com expanding to quick on line approvals.
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