Editorial endorses naming juveniles charged with murder
The Item newspaper defies a Family Court gag order to publish the names of two teen-agers charged with murder. Publisher Osteen argues lawful, truthful reporting serves public interest. State officials support publication, noting it does not imply guilt and may aid disclosure of exculpatory information.
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Sumter
Family Court
R. Wright ‘Turbeville
Denise Jones
Hubert D. Osteen Jr
Mr. Osteen
Turbeville
S.C. Supreme Court
Osteen
Charlie Condon
Item
Porous Borders and Northern Security Concerns
The Providence Journal notes the U S Canadian border lacks land mines but faces security gaps. Recent arrests in Washington and Vermont highlight the need for more INS resources to monitor the border, with smuggling as a primary issue and concern over terrorists. Officials urge beefed up staffing and devices while preserving cordial border crossings.
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U.S
Washington State
Vermont
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Canada
INS
United States
Carl Jenifer
Detroit
Keith Olson
Border Patrol Officers Union
Bellingham
Wash
The
Providence
R.I.) Journal
Reflection on the 20th Century by Ottawa Citizen Editor
A long-form editorial reflects on the 20th century's trials and triumphs from wars to democracy, urging humility and the persistence of individualism. It notes progress in liberty and markets, warnings against ideologies, and lessons learned about civilization as a fragile collective project. The author, an Ottawa Citizen editorial board member, frames these thoughts for the new millennium.
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Ottawa
Normandy
United States
Europe
Vladimir Lenin
Finland
St. Petersburg
Paradise
Adolf Hitler
Britain
France
Chopin
Beethoven
Queen Victoria
Elton John
Diana
Princess of Wales
Aiken Parkways Urge Respect and Strict Enforcement
The Aiken Park Commission urges strict enforcement of the ordinance against parking or driving on the city’s broad parkways. Public Safety will enforce rules to protect the historic parkway system, prevent ruts and damage, and keep the islands of nature free of trash and debris.
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Aiken
Alfred Dexter
The
Park Commission
Aiken Public Safety
Pete Frommer
Correcting a Civil War era misnomer and its lessons
A reader rebukes a Dec issue for misnaming Light Horse Harry Lee as Light Hose Harry. He argues the piece highlights Northern and Southern biases, cites Stanley Crouch and John Rocker debates, and urges accurate history. Steady through lines warn against letting leaders and biases victimize ordinary people again. Letters address Aiken Standard editor.
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Robert E. Lee
Harry
Aiken Standard
Stanley Crouch
John Rocker
New York City
Mason-Dixon Line
United States
Lincoln
Crouch
League of the South
Ward Wayt
Aiken
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Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
David Boyd
Cnessavuil Superso
James R. Bennett Jr
Liberty
Robert Sibley
Knight Ridder Service
Heaven
Hell
Ottawa Citizen
Old Aiken
Tom Earle
City of Aiken
Earle
Lee
Aiken, S.C
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