Dave Thomas Founder of Wendy's Remembered for Child Causes
Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, died Tuesday. Adopted as an infant, he built a vast burger empire and used his wealth to support adoption, aid for abused children, and youth education. He funded shelters, founded the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and led the White House Initiative on Adoption. He remained a humble, plain-spoken figure despite his success.
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Dave Thomas
Wendy's
Mr.Thomas
Columbus
Ohio
Fort Lauderdale
Children's Home Society
S. Lorraine Thomas
White House
Enterprise Ambassador
Nova Southeastern University
Thomas
Nameane
Local Newspaper Staff Listings Include Key Roles
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions with publisher Scott B. Hunter and advertising director Jeffrey B. Wallace among the team. Other editors, production and management names appear, signaling the paper’s leadership and newsroom structure.
TV News Sex Appeal Sparks Debate Over Paula Zahn
The column argues ratings drive TV news and that attractive anchors boost audience numbers. It asserts Paula Zahn should be known for journalism, while acknowledging promotion tactics that tout looks. It notes critics from both sides and defends showbiz dynamics.
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Paula Zahn
CNN
Ms. Zahn
Paula
ABC News
Fox
Walter Cronkite
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
TV News
Memory lapse over milk becomes lesson on forgetfulness
A narrator recalls a Saturday mishap when milk vanished after a family breakfast and a misread cabinet placement. The milk spoiled while a friend bread starter needed it, prompting reflections on aging memory and everyday slips. He notes other forgetful moments and accepts memory lapses as part of life.
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Thad
Letters on teen work age and county road safety ethics
A thirteen year old homeschooled eighth grader laments limited jobs for teens and argues for equal capability. The letter also criticizes local leaders over Aiken County road deaths in 2001 and urges proactive support for EMS PEER teams and safer highways.
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Brooke M. Baughman
Aiken County
Tora Bora
Aiken
State Patrol
Coroner's Office
County Council
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Scott B. Hunter
Tduwor
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa Sai Manonex
Ellen
Priest
Ilanagua
Timothy B. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Aia J. David Boyd
Jina
Mele
Bill O'Reilly
Ken
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