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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1990
Page
4
Our view praises James Baker for managing Cold War shift with the Soviets. He steers toward START I progress, keeps options open on START II, and discusses European troop withdrawals with NATO allies amid rapid global upheaval.
A reader criticizes South Carolina Local Option Sales Tax and argues voters should have a direct choice on tax types. The letter weaves politics, economics, and cultural observations, referencing Calhoun and imagined U.S. regional scenarios. It ends with praise for Aiken during TV commercial production and community hospitality.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Letters should be legal and preferably typewritten. They may be edited and condensed and can cover any subject. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
A veteran observer argues that Mandela’s release reshapes South Africa but warns that one man one vote is not a simple fix. The piece contrasts U S and South African realities, notes internal divisions, and urges careful Western engagement and an end to sanctions if a West‑oriented path is pursued.
A critique argues the prison sector is the new money maker in the US economy, linking builders, brokers, and drugs to a vast system. It cites Florida Governor Martinez expanding beds, notes potential overcrowding, and highlights Quaker reform efforts and a planned 20 Years Of The Penitentiary Project report urging humane, educated approaches.
Public record criticizes Illinois owl pellet study funded at 94 000 with a request for 180 000 more. Critics say the work on owls diet is costly and redundant while GAO flags fraud and waste across federal programs.
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