Park Vandalism Honored Memorial Sparks Outrage
An act of vandalism struck Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday night. Flags for the American, South Carolina, Marine Corps and World War II banners were cut down and stolen, damaging a site honoring local war heroes and service members. The incident drew sharp condemnation for disrespect to those who have served.
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Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh to Die May 16
McVeigh will be executed by lethal injection on May 16 for the Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168. He has dropped appeals and accepted his death sentence with no further legal obstacles. The debate centers on whether his execution should be broadcast or held privately for survivors and victims’ families.
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Oklahoma City
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Allen Standard Publisher Staff Credits
The Allen Standard lists key newsroom personnel including Scott B Hunter Eaton Jeffrey Wallace Ellen Priest and Garth Groshans as managing editor James Bennett Jr Swerome David Boyd and Timothy O Briant serving in roles from business manager to pressroom supervisor.
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Ellen
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O’briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Changes to look of your newspaper praised and debated
Editor notes readers praised the new design for better local news and ads but some concerns persist. Columns are narrower with ragged right text to improve readability while color photos faced press unit issues. Page count dropped due to rising newsprint costs and economy, but daily listings will return.
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Wlype
Jim Bennett
Alan Greenspan
Talso
Letter to the Editor Attacks Local Officials and NAACP
A reader criticizes City Council members Canning Anaclerio Cavanaugh and Price for continuing an accommodations tax to appease special interests. The letter accuses the NAACP of claiming discrimination and urges halting its demonstrations over heritage issues. Signed by Eddie Hankinson Alken.
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E. Vue Evens
Canning
Anaclerio
Cavanaugh
F.C
NAACP
Eddie Hankinson
Alken
Letters to the Editor address details for Aiken Standard
The notice provides mailing and contact options for submitting letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard. It lists P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 an email swallace duesouth net and a fax number 803 618 605.
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Aiken
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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Clarence Thomas calls for renewal of civil rights movement
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged a renewed civil rights effort at an American Enterprise Institute dinner, arguing the movement has shifted to a money driven, segregating force. He warned against labels and urges honest debate while criticizing diversity training and quotas as harmful to Black Americans.
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