John Emmerling Gregory dies. renowned photographer and chemist
John Emmerling Gregory, known as Jack, died December 22 at Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center. A Keystone View photographer and Du Pont veteran, he helped establish Savannah River Site procedures, led the Technical Procedures Office, and founded the Photographic Society of America color slide competition in Aiken. He offered slide shows to churches and nursing homes and remained devoted to photography and children.
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Jack) Gregory
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Photographic Society of America
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Saluda
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Who Is The Real Number 1 In Football
The AP poll named Colorado as the top college team after an eight game bowl marathon. UPI pegged Georgia Tech and the NYT picked Miami. Colorado beat Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl while Tech routed Nebraska and Miami crushed Texas. The piece argues no clear national champion exists until an NCAA playoff is created.
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New York Times
Miami
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Tech
Nebraska
Texas
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Letter describes theft, police response and appreciation for cops
A reader recounts a rifle stolen from a vehicle and how Officer Rogers confiscated it after spotting it in a house during a domestic disturbance. The letter thanks law enforcement for prompt, risky work and notes cops are underpaid and underappreciated. Also thanks supporters of a Christmas party for special needs children hosted by a local parent group.
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Jay W. Chapin
Aiken
Children’s Realitative Services and Mental Health Association
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Julian Webb
Bob Treadway
Belk’s
Coca-Cola
Augusta
Food Max
North Augusta
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Great American Cookie Co
Kroger’s
North Aiken
South Aiken
No. 10
Downing Street
Palace Meat Market
Pepperidge Farm
Treats & Sweets
Wal Mart
Warneke Cleaners
J.B
Want To Write Letters To The Editor At Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed by the writer with a mailing address. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and brief messages are preferred. All letters may be edited or condensed and should be sent to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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GOP Sees Glimmers and Doubts in 1992 Election
In light of census shifts California gains seven House seats while New York and others lose ten. GOP holds 159 electoral votes from gaining states, needing 111 more to win. recession and Gulf war risk Bush re election. Critics note tax flip flop and Democratic disarray as main obstacles.
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Quayle golf row sparks political correctness clash
AQuayle canceled a Cypress Point round after liberal outcry over an all white club membership. The author mocks political correctness, frames personal bias as a product of birth and society, and compares golf obsession to broader social pressures while defending his stance and era.
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Cypress Point
California
Dan Quayle
Pacific
Patchwork Quilt Of Contrasting Events In 1990
A Sun Herald retrospective notes 1990 as a patchwork year with bold contrasts. Taxpayers voiced anger at a self serving Congress while incumbents mostly won re election. Japan relied on imports yet spent heavily abroad. Environmental awareness and Cold War shifts contrasted with Middle East tensions, hoping for 1991 stability.
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Japan
Saudi Arabia
Berlin Wall
Mideast
Tough Talk Before The Fighting Breaks Out
The piece riffs on prewar rhetoric between Saddam Hussein and George Bush, noting escalation of threats since August and how generals restrained action. It blends political analysis with a provocative analogy to foreplay, urging Bush to extend the tough talk for strategic effect.
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