End of VMI's All Male Era Sparks Court Battle Over Change
The Supreme Court's 7 to 1 ruling ends VMI's discriminatory legacy while acknowledging diverse paths to education. Supporters say the decision advances equality and modernizes VMI, aligning with Ruth Bader Ginsburg's view that women should be full citizens in American democracy. 15 percent of VMI graduates pursue military service, with graduates forming influence across Virginia and the nation.
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Virginia Military Institute
Supreme Court
VMI
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Virginia
United States
San Diego Union-Tribune
Talk Show Host Montel Williams Accused in Lawsuits
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes two ex workers accuse Montel Williams of sexual harassment including groping and lewd remarks. Williams denies the claims, calling accusers motivated by financial gain. The piece suggests a televised confrontation between Williams and his accusers.
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Ricki
Sally Jessy
Jenny
Maury
Montel
Montel Williams
Williams
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing addresses, office hours, and phone numbers for subscriptions, delivery problems, circulation customer service, switchboard, fax, story ideas, and publisher contact. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648-2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Auditor Larry Sides Guides Aiken County SchoolsAs Mentor
Larry Sides, internal auditor for Aiken County Schools, travels 39 schools and five area offices to coach staff on proper money handling and internal controls. He emphasizes consistency, transparency, and mentoring over enforcement, submitting written audits to the Board of Education and superintendent while pushing updates to outdated policies.
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Larry Sides
Aiken County
Larry
Sides
Board of Education
Rhode Island
Freedom to Farm reforms face minor crop limits in US agriculture
Dennis T. Avery argues that while Freedom to Farm loosens acreage controls for major commodities, peanuts sugar and tobacco remain shielded by licenses and trade barriers. He warns such protections threaten GATT liberalization and US farmers’ ability to meet rising global demand, urging buyouts and transition to a global market.
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Churchville
Pacific Rim
United States
GATT
India
China
Ment
U.S
Asia
Canada
Indonesia
Everglades
Fords’ gift reflects decades of quiet giving in Aiken
Our View notes the lifelong modesty of Vernon R. Ford and his wife, who retired after long Du Pont careers and left more than 2 million to local institutions. USCA received 1 million for scholarships, the largest in campus history, with 500 000 to Aiken Technical College 300 000 to Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center and 200 000 to the county library plus 300 000 to be split among beneficiaries.
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Vernon R. Ford
Aiken
du Pont Co
Ford
Savannah River
du Pont
Fords
Aiken Technical College
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Aiken County
Abolish Offices Keep County Council for Management
A reader argues 1996 run off for registrar of mesne conveyance was a waste of about $18,000 and proposes abolishing such elected offices. They urge County Council to assume these duties with county administrator oversight to improve efficiency.
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Registrar of Mesne Conveyance Office
RMC
County Council
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Dennis T. Avery
Knight-Ridder Service
Federal
Global Food Quarterly
Odell Weeks Complex
Riverbanks Zoo
Aiken Standard
Bill Bengston
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