Editorials on plutonium risk and SRS fate in future energy plan
Editorials discuss Bill Richardson's remarks on plutonium in Russia and the former Soviet Union, the Savannah River Site's role in converting weapons plutonium into reactor fuel, and the shift away from underground storage to burning plutonium in power reactors as a safer disposal method and energy source.
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Energy
Bill Richardson
Savannah River
Russia
Soviet Union
West
U.S
Richardson
DOE
SRS
Yucca Mountain
Nevada
Fred Christensen
SAS
Mr Christensen
AMA faces identity clash over journal censorship and politics
The American Medical Association fires Journal editor Dr. George Lundberg amid debate over whether the association serves as a professional body or a political lobby. The firing follows the Sunbeam reform and raises questions about independence, relevancy, and the ethics of using a medical journal to influence impeachment narratives.
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American Medical Associaton
Marcus Welby
George Lundberg
American Me Ical Association
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
AMA
E. Ratcliffe Anderson
Lundberg
Senate
AMA House of Delegates
Clinton Seeks Renewal With Ambitious State of the Union
President Clinton urged Americans to support his plan for a prosperous future while seeking acquittal in the Senate trial. He outlined a broad agenda including Social Security protections, education aid, retirement accounts, defense spending, tax cuts for health care, and a crime bill to hire police.
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Clinton
America
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
Washington
White House
Capitol
Republican House
Monica Lewinsky
Charles Ruff
House
United States Senate
Trent Lott
Rep
Jennifer Dunn
Anonymous Opportunity to Serve in Small Roles
Aiken's First Baptist Church pastor urges recognizing hidden contributions. He cites anonymous authors, aid from humble helpers, and the value of quiet service in building character and improving society. Emphasizes using opportunities through education, faith communities, and steady, constructive involvement.
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Adeste Fideles
Berlin
Alsace-Lorraine
Wagoner
Nature
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Best Friend passenger train sparks 141 rider memory
A note recalls the Best Friend as Aiken’s sole passenger service while nearby Augusta boasted 20 daily trains. The Southern Railroad route from Warrenville to Graniteville and beyond is described, with the Phoenix train on its maiden voyage carrying 141 passengers and the front car considered legally empty.
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Aiken
Augusta
Southern Railroad
Warrenville
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Trenton
Gloverville
Phoenix
South Carolina
Bill Ergle
Harry M. Hallman
Belvedere
Haitian Democracy and US Ideals in Modern Drama
A reader commentary mocks Haitian democracy and US television culture while praising American charity and entertainment driven politics. The letter lauds Carl Langley of the Aiken Standard as a morality champion and urges honors and a commemorative book, naming officials who should be urged to support the award.
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America
Charles Duke
Carl Langley
Order of the Palmetto
The
Albert Standard
U.S
Stromp Thurmond
S.C
Greg Ryberg
Bill Clyburn
Scott Hunter
Aiken Standard
Aiken
South Carolina
Arthur J. Sullivan
Aiken Standard Letters to Editor Policy Summary
Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape.net.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Scescape.net
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