Death of poet James Dickey echoes national loss
Poet James Dickey died January 19, born in Atlanta, famed for nature and war poems. His 20 poetry books explored machines, mountains, rivers, and human frailty, linking wartime experience to existential meaning. He flew 100 missions with the 418 Night Fighter Squadron in 1942–44. He taught creative writing at the University of South Carolina, welcoming students to his office. His robust energy and curiosity marked a quintessential American literary figure.
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James Dickey
Power of ideas shaping lives beyond fame and loss
Three men who died last week illustrate ideas' reach over fame. Paul Tsongas spurred Democratic debate on deficits and business ties, Curt Flood challenged baseball's reserve clause, and James Dickey kept Southern roots and nature ties despite literary success.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Provides location and mailing address for the Aiken Standard at 326 Rutland Drive and PO Box 456 29802. Includes office hours 8 30 am 5 30 pm Monday Friday and subscription and delivery help lines. Switchboard and editorial contacts listed with phone numbers.
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Gingrich Portrays Himself as Victim After Ethics Sanction
The article parallels Newt Gingrich to Spiro Agnew, detailing Gingrichs response to a 300000 House penalty for ethics violations. It notes his claim of being railroaded, compares careers, and notes bipartisan House reprimand and calls from some Republicans to accept the fine and move on.
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Home IQ and drug tests target parents and kids
Joanne Jacobs critiques at home IQ tests for kindergarten to ninth grade and urine drug tests sold to parents. She notes FDA approval, costs, and potential misuse while arguing for parental responsibility and cautions about vanity and overreliance on such tools.
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Privatization push at SRS aims to save high paying jobs
The Savannah River Site faces over 1000 job cuts due to federal budget pressures but DOE and Westinghouse pursue privatizing environmental monitoring services. A new company formed by Westinghouse employees would serve SRS and seek commercial clients to reduce dependence on federal dollars and bolster the local economy.
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Aiken
Alken Standard Wel comes Letters to the Editor
The editor invites brief letters from readers. Include the writer's signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters are subject to editing and condensing. Address to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scesvape.r.
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