View on Women in the Military Calls for Careful Reevaluation
Our view argues that the Panama invasion shows women can lead in combat roles, while noting laws and regulations restrict women from combat units. It cites Capt. Linda Bray’s leadership, the 11 percent female force, and debates between traditionalists and feminists. It endorses limited combat-role trials proposed by lawmakers and the Pentagon advisory committee.
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Linda Bray
Panama
U.S
Bray
Fort Benning
Panama Defense Forces
Pentagon
Defense Advisory Committee
Rep
Patricia Schroeder
Dcolo
William H Shuttleworth a Life of Service in Aiken
William H Shuttleworth died January 9 at age 85 in Aiken after moving from Philadelphia 27 years ago. A retired U S Postal Service worker, he was active as an accordionist with local groups and helped found the Pairs and Spares senior group. He belonged to Millbrook Baptist Church Masonic Lodge 156 National Association of Letter Carriers Sunny Monday Club and Millbrook Rainbow Club. Ray Hydrick called him a great American and human being.
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William H. Shuttleworth
Aiken
Philadelphia
U. S. Postal Service
Pairs and Spares
City Parks and Recreation
Millbrook
Mr. Shuttleworth
Ray Hydrick
Bill Shuttleworth
Readers propose rabies tag plan to curb stray dog danger
A letter argues against new dog taxes and urges rabies vaccination and vet issued tags to identify owners. It proposes impounding loose dogs with fines for first and second offenses, notes annual health checks, and attributes stray dogs to owners who neglect care.
Aiken Standard Calls for Readable Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor by the writer with a readable mailing address. Letters should be brief and to the point, subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
8.C
Autonomy in Education Sparks Debate on Vouchers
A pair of reports argues for school autonomy and parental choice to improve public education. John Chubb and Seymour Flegel highlight successful East Harlem reforms and a broader study finding autonomy, not spending, drives results. Tuition vouchers are debated amid church-state concerns, but the core claim favors freer schools and tailored programs.
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United States
Og OW Alexander
Wisconsin
Center
New York City
Alexander
John Chubb
Seymour Fliegel
Center For Educational Innovation
Ings
Flegel
East Harlem
Fliegel
Atwater’s first year as Republican chairman analyzed
A profile of Lee Atwater as Bush campaign architect and party chair. The piece notes his aggressive style, rivalry with John Sununu, and influence on negative advertising and voter manipulation. It recounts early controversies, Howard University protests, and questions about his staying power in a bid to win Congress and state offices.
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Kennebh Bankport
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Lee Atwater
Bush
Atwater
Republican National Committee
Washington
James A. Baker III
John Sununu
Sununu
Eisty
Wises
Pat
Willie Horton
Massachusetts
Quayle
Howard University
Esquire Mag
Eet Eee Nema
House
Senate
Congress
Ieee
Saucy cure for January pounds on indoor jog tracks
A humorous column notes January as Negative Poundage Month as readers chase 30 35 pounds via gym tracks and restraint after December’s holiday weight gain. It riffs on dieting trends Worcestershire sauce praise and quirks of food memories while urging restraint at the dinner table.
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America
Ed Koch
New York City
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