Aiken Standard Front Page Thought of the Day
The item presents a Thought of the Day attributed to Virgil I Gus Grissom, reflecting risk in space exploration. It lists newsroom leadership including RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher and MICHAEL SMITH as Executive Editor with HOLLY KEMP as News Editor.
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Gus” Grissom
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Aiken Gas Explosion Remembered On Jan 27 1953
The Aiken Standard marks the 64th anniversary of a gas explosion at Jones Electric Co on Laurens Street that killed ten and injured five. Survivors and locals recall radio news limits of the era and the lasting scar on downtown Aiken. A memorial marker honors the ten who died.
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Pearl Harbor
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Aiken
Jones Electric Company
Laurens Street
Owen Clary
Graniteville High School
Clary
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Leila Mae Weeks
David O. Rutland
Emilie C. McCarter
John C. Watson
Charles Nelson Long
R.B. Dunkin
John Henry
Jack) Neibling
James “Bubba” Moseley
Jack Holley
Ruth Madrey
Columnist warns Trump rants demand attention and scrutiny
Eugene Robinson argues that President Trump's public self confidence and claims of voter fraud, threats of torture, and denial of error shape policy. The column notes four voter fraud cases, cites Pew and NYT cautions, and warns of voter suppression and risky policies.
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Trump
United States
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House
Paul Ryan
R-Wis
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Defense
James Mattis
CIA
Mike Pompeo
Muir
North Augusta letters praise Brett Brannon for mayor bid
A reader endorses Brett Brannon for North Augusta mayor citing his downtown redevelopment vision and consensus approach. The letter defends Brannon’s leadership while urging support to move the city forward. The piece also contains a long political critique of national issues and figures.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer's address and a daytime phone for verification. Under 500 words, edited for length and taste, no pen names or anonymous submissions. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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