High Democratic Drama In Israel Leads to Sharon Resignation
The Beirut massacre report blames Gen. Ariel Sharon for Israel's role in the tragedy and calls for his removal. After cabinet approval of the commission, Sharon resigned amid protests and political upheaval, with Begin considering Moshe Arens as next defense minister. Washington warns of improved ties, while Begin seeks early elections to solidify support.
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Ariel Sharon
Harry Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Beirut
Israel
Gen. Sharon
Commission
Sharon
Jerusalem
Moshe Arens
United States
Begin
State Department
Washington
U.S
Arens
Aiken’s Bakin’ Cleanup Set by Chamber Group
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce launches Aiken’s Bakin’ a community cleanup day on Saturday inviting individuals churches civic groups and businesses to beautify private property homes and public spaces while co chairmen Derric k Lee and Key Pierce urge broad participation to keep Aiken’s beauty.
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Greater
Aiken
Feeling The Pinch Strains Hit US Church Charities
The Wall Street Journal reports charity bodies cut jobs and pay to aid the needy. In Baltimore Associated Catholic Charities laid off salaried staff removing meeting oriented roles. The Salvation Army in Portland ended a 40 year program for unwed mothers. The United Methodist Church in eastern Michigan urged a 1983 minister pay freeze for 400 pastors. Unionized workers at a St Louis Catholic newspaper approved a one year wage pause. NCC negotiators rejected a three year 8.5 percent raise after 19.5 percent in two years.
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United States
Wall Street Journal
Baltimore
Associated Catholic Charities
Salvation Army
Portland
Ore
United Methodist Church
Michigan
St. Louis
National Council of Churches
NCC
Ournal
William F McCall Dies at 75 in Aiken After Du Pont Career
William Frank McCall 75 died in Aiken after 44 years with Du Pont beginning in Tennessee and moving to Aiken in the early 1950s. He retired in 1972 as an Accounting Department supervisor and later volunteered at the Adult Development Center aiding handicapped clients. He was a deacon and elder at First Presbyterian Church and supported the shut-ins program.
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William Frank McCall
Aiken
du Pont Company
Vanderbilt University
du Pont
Tennessee
Savannah River
McCall
Ironic Riff on Reagan Era Economics and Popular Culture
The piece critiques Reaganomics noting inflation drop from 12.5 to 3.9 percent and interest rate decline from 21.5 to 11.5 percent while citing housing starts auto sales and retailer gains. It pivots to jokes about ministers, snobs, habits, and sports fan loyalties contrasting Cowboys fans with the Redskins emerging as a humorous cultural snapshot.
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Reagan
United States
Iran
Report From Vampire City
Washington debate on federal outlays shows waste and entitlements as leverage for spending. Budget-cutting paths cited include Lambro’s 102 billion and Heritage Foundation’s 111 billion, arguing can reduce spending if political will shifts away from special interests.
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Washington
Congress
Montgomery County
Fairfax County
Washington Metro
Donald Lambro
Inquiry
Heritage Foundation
Lambro
Departments of Energy and Education
Amtrak
Export-Import Bank
United Nations
The Divided Soul Of The Media
A critical look at media bias and the clash between reporting and advocacy. The piece cites a Rothman Lichter survey showing TV executives leaning liberal on abortion and welfare, while many still claim neutrality. It argues for clear disclosure of personal views and the need to separate journalism from propaganda.
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Henry Luce
Time Magazine
Stanley Rothman
Linda
Robert Lichter
Lichter-Rothman
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s handwriting and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Legibility and possible editing for space and libel are required. Brisk, on topic letters are preferred for publication. Address: Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken Standard
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