NAACP Rejects Single Member Plan for Aiken Elections
In Aiken NAACP argues against six single member districts. The local president Michael Smith says compromise 4-2-1 plan offers two at large seats and four districts with two black majorities. City plan aims to prevent polarization and include at large members, protecting minority and white voters alike.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Aiken
NAACP
Michael Smith
Smith
Lebanon in the grip of irony tragedy and war
The piece portrays Lebanon as theatre of absurdity and tragedy as President Gemayel denounces a Syria backed invasion. Syrian forces and tanks move into West Beirut with a fragile cease in sight, deepening Beirut's civil war and Syria's influence while Israel doubts a return.
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Lebanon
Amin Gemayel
Syria
West
Beirut
Gemayel
Bekaa Valley
Hafez Assad
Israel
West Beirut
Thought For Today Quote on Evil and Inaction
A Thought For Today attributed to Edmund Burke notes that evil triumphs when good men remain passive. The aphorism emphasizes moral responsibility and action to prevent wrongdoing.
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Edmund Burke
Residents Press Council Over Demotion Of New Ellenton Chief
Readers question mayor and council about the demotion of Norman Strader from New Ellenton police chief and call for transparency. Letters urge disclosure of reasons, discuss crime, community safety, and potential reinstatement or apology. Also includes reader complaints on traffic patrols and a note on Graniteville community concerns.
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New Ellenton
Norman Strader
Thomas Cooper
Strader
Chief Strader
Mr. Strader
Stader
Graniteville
Patroc
Blackburn
Patrocinto Blackburn
Sharon McLaughlin
Warrenville
Reagan era clash: opposition attacks and constitutional questions
A column argues that Democratic control of Congress fuels criticism of President Reagan and suggests constitutional reforms to force resignation when the opposition controls both houses. It contends media bias, CIA secrecy, and the Iran Iraq war context shape the discourse while praising Reagan's achievements.
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Reagan
Bush
White House
Washington
Democratic Party
USA
Nicaragua
House
Senate
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