Immigration policy urged to curb illegal aliens flow
A public call urges Congress to require proof of legal work status and revive temporary labor programs. Immigration Commissioner Leonard Chapman cites up to 12 million illegal aliens in the U S with about one million holding jobs. The piece argues for stricter employment eligibility checks and proper budgeting to deter illegal entry and reduce unemployment costs.
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United States of America
Leonard Chapman
United States
Justice Department
Latin America
Caribbean
Europe
Orient
Bracero
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Senator Laxalt's Old Fashioned Views
Holmes Alexander profiles Senator Paul Laxalt of Nevada, tracing his Basque immigrant family roots, wartime service, and political stance. The piece frames his conservatism around three pillars: honest government spending, support for small business, and strong military readiness, while criticizing deficit trends under Ford.
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Holmes Alexander
Carson City
Nev
Bordeaux
America
Pyrennes
Nevada
Dominique Laxalt
Dominique
Harper & Row
Robert Laxalt
Sen
Paul Laxalt
Old West
Old South
Armed Services
CIA Trains Palace Guards Overseas
Washington reports reveal CIA operatives trained and still direct elite palace guards for monarchs and dictators in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia. The 60 man unit known as SWATS guards Thai royalty and has been linked to covert operations and informant networks. Energy policy battles in Washington show a split on urgent nationwide program needs and leadership inaction amid a public demand for clarity.
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Washington
CIA
Ethiopia
Indonesia
Thailand
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Sirikit
Vitoon Yasawad
Laos
Bangkok
Fletcher Prouty
Air Force
Sirit Thanarat
Tokyo
Prouty
Yasawad
U.S
Korat
SWATS
White House
Ford
Secretary of the Treasury
William Simon
Capitol Hill
Carl Albert
United States
House
Senate
Riverside
Calif
Graham letter debates Bible truth and logic vs faith
Billy Graham responds to a reader questioning biblical miracles. He argues Scripture is spiritually discerned and asserts personal belief remains strong while affirming the right to doubt. He identifies Jesus as the supreme name and encourages peace for the seeker.
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Billy Graham
D.W.K
Christ
Jesus
Letter to the editor on Whiskey Road and local concerns
Carl D. Turno criticizes officials for not widening Whiskey Road despite its scenic trees and historic walls. He notes gratitude for family and neighbors, and laments taxes, inflation, litter, vandals, loud amplifiers, firecrackers, and barking dogs. He reflects on worry and the balance of good and bad in life.
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Whiskey Road
Aiken
Carl D. Turno
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space clarity and libel. Limit about 200 words.
Diplomacy at Governors Conference Hosts Argentine Gala Dinner
The National Governors Conference held a three day winter session in Washington with a formal dinner dance hosted by Argentine Ambassador Alejandro Orfila. About 40 governors and 18 ambassadors attended along with White House aides as discussions touched on diplomacy, politics and international ties.
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National Governors’ Conference
Washington
Alejandro Orfila
France
Switzerland
Ivory Coast
Brazil
Cyprus
Walter Washington
White House
State Department
Orfila
Argentina
James Edwards
Washington Post
Julian M. Carroll
Kentucky
Milliken
Michigan
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Muffier
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Robert D. Cathcart
S. Tanner
New Ellenton
Frances Smoak
Fairmont
Dallas
Texas
Anne Armstrong
Ross Perot
Anne
New Orleans
Medway Plantation
Charleston
Sweden
Turkey
Wachtmeister
Ebba von Eckermann
Eleonore von Schwerin
Warren Burger
Supreme Court
Claiborne Powell
Senate Rhode Island
Deena Clark
TV Star
Aydin Yegen
Rahmi Pehlivanli
Mitch Esenbel
Emine
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