Worthy Successor For U.N. Post Vernon Walters Nominated To Lead U.N.
The article lauds Vernon Walters as a highly qualified pick to replace Jeane Kirkpatrick at the United Nations. It details his 34 year military ascent, eight languages, CIA service, and four presidential administrations as ambassador at large and diplomatic troubleshooter. It notes his vast travel and the need to defend American interests at the UN.
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U.N
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Georgetown
United Nations
Reagan
Army
Vernon Walters
Walters
Central Intelligence Agency
Nixon White House
CIA
FBI
Gen. Walters
U.N. Post
Disturbing docudrama faces community backlash in Atlanta
Community leaders denounce The Atlanta Child Murders as inaccurate and distortive while acknowledging its appeal to viewers. Critics say the program blurs fact and fiction, undermining trust in television news and media credibility, and fault CBS for airing the drama.
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Atlanta
CBS
Goodbye to Blue Laws Sparks Senate Debate and Compromise
South Carolina’s blue laws debate ends in likely compromise to allow Sunday afternoon business. The piece notes Sabbath observers will still find ways to rest and highlights contrasts with Moynihan and Kirkpatrick diplomacy, predicting Gen Walters will pursue a quieter, effective diplomacy.
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South Carolina
Salute To Blacks and Black History Month Legacy
Overview of Black History Month highlighting its purpose and impact across sports entertainment and education. Notes roots in 1926 as Black History Week and cites local South Carolina history from Aiken County and postwar political gains for Black Americans.
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Michael Jackson
Augusta
Jessye Norman
Carter G. Woodson
Woodson
Washington Post
Courtland Milloy
Aiken County
South Carolina
South Carolina Politicians Clash Over NPR Site at SRP
South Carolina leaders debate transferring NPR site duties to the DOE for explosive materials supply. They warn planning must start early to meet Defense schedules while noting SRP’s idle L Reactor and Barnwell waste disposal changes threaten nuclear options and state energy prospects.
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South Carolina
Department of Energy
Savannah River
DOE
Department of Defense
NPR
SRP
Secretary of Energy
Barnwell
Washington
DuPont
Salley Man Challenges Republicans To Act
A Salley man urges Republicans to back SRP expansion and reactor startup, arguing SRP created jobs and family employment and urging action from local GOP critics to persuade national leaders. He cites Democratic support and contrasts past attacks with calls for concrete steps to expand the SRP.
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Salley Man
Democratic Party
SRP
Republican Party
Republican House
Reagan Coat Tailers
United States
Our Economic State and Political Debate in South Carolina
A June 1983 reader letter contrasts the U.S. government's vast footprint with the idea of limited government. It cites government employment and land ownership, spending, and welfare programs, then shifts to a South Carolina Senate discussion on state lotteries and voter decision. It includes responses from Ryan C. Shealy and references to editorials about press accuracy.
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U.S
Andy Windham
Cross
Rudnick
Shealy
Public Service Commission
House
S.C
State Senate
Senate Journal
Ryan C. Shealy
Senate
Senator Shealy Replies to Harold Rudnick Letter
Senator Shealy responds to Harold Rudnick denying that he denounced parimutuel racing as immoral. He states he normally ignores trivial letters but objects to false statements that may be believed. The reply clarifies his position on the issue.
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Sen. Shealy
Harold Rudnick
Rudnick
Shealy
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor in the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with a readable mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters may be edited for space clarity and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Proud To Be In Her Corner
In a hospital waiting room the narrator reflects on a mother facing surgery as family members offer support. A nurse in the crowd and a minister speak of resilience while the clock ticks from eight to after two, culminating in relief as the doctor says the operation went well and the mother is a fighter.
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Christine
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