U S Anti Drug Patrols Criticized for Poor Timing
The article argues that the unilateral deployment of U S warships off Colombia to interdict drug traffic showed clumsy timing and poor diplomacy coming days after the Panama invasion. It notes Colombia refused participation, Latin newspapers called it a blockade, and urges coordinated regional efforts rather than unilateral action.
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George Bush
Panama
Latin America
U.S
Pentagon
United States
82Nd Airborne Division
South American
Bogota
Barco
Colombia
Latin American
Letters to the Editor Sparks Small Town Debate
In a community letters page a couple of readers defend local business and critique service barriers. Jean Forest defends Bicycle Mart owner Erik de Aurora amid tax and holiday pressures and donation efforts. Another reader, Bonnie, recounts a discriminatory checkout lane incident and calls for accountability.
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Columba
Catan
de Aurora
Jean A. Forest Hill
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters from writers with mailing addresses. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten, concise, and subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor, The Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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Aiken
Reagan Returns to Spotlight on Mash Potato Circuit
A retrospective piece recalls Ronald Reagan amid aging, illness, and quiet life after leaving the White House. It notes his 1989 farewell, rare public sightings, and a temporary return to public events on a so-called mash potato circuit. It highlights his enduring appeal, political reflections, and cautious comments on future public life.
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Ashington
Ronald Reagan
Day
Air Force One
Bel Air
Los Angeles
Reagan
Jerry Rein
Richard Nixon
China
Jimmy Carter
Nancy Reagan
Japan
NBC
White House
Te Sage
Regan
Py the Operson
Fale
King
John Hinckley
Waste myths and facts from Rathje on American trash
Waste beliefs are debunked by William L. Rathje who argues affluence does not boost waste, that disposal methods exist, and that the real issue is political. His Garbage Project study shows diapers and plastics occupy small landfill shares while paper and newspapers dominate.
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United States
Elvis Presley
Tupelo
Bigfoot
Elvis
William L. Rathje
Atlantic
Rathje
University of Arizona
Vermont
Madeleine Kunin
Nebraska
Sunnyvale
Calif
New York Times
Recycling Iy
Electric cars move from theory to delivery promise
The Electric Power Research Institute showcased a Chrysler built electric vehicle capable of 72 mph and over 100 miles per charge, with GM shipping electric vans next year. The 1973 Arab oil shock spurred funding for alternative fuels, and California leaders push clean energy rules.
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Electric Power Research Institute
General Motors
Los Angeles
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Holland
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Dan Quayle
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Sandy Grady
Knigm Rager Service
Cagan
Toanne Jacobs Eight-Ridder Service
Paul Harvey
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Missouri
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