Editorial: Elian Finally Returns Home From Cuba
The piece notes Elian Gonzalez’s return as US policy toward Cuba shifts, calling out the media frenzy and South Florida anti Castro pressure. It credits the legal system with a overdue, humane outcome and highlights a broader move toward relations but centers on the boy’s reunion with his father.
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Elian Gonzalez
Cuba
Florida
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Miami
Fidel Castro
America
Elian
House
U.S
Rival visions clash as genome sequencing debate continues
The Times reports a White House meeting ended in a dead heat between Celera and the Human Genome Project on genome sequencing. Striking divisions remain over patenting and access, with Venter arguing for private profit and speed, while the HGP seeks global open access though not opposing patents.
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White House
Craig Venter
Celera
Suckers USA You Pump We Pay
Opinion piece on gas price rage in the US during a period of rising fuel costs. It critiques motorists for fueling big SUVs, blames Big Oil and political leaders, and notes high profits and government inaction. The author suggests consumer complicity and calls for reflexive blame on multiple actors.
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Washington
Virginia
al Gore
Bill Clinton
Chicago
Baghdad
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
OPEC
USA
Texaco
Conoco
Phillips
Bill Richardson
Bill
Gore
Bush
Texas
White House
Clinton Gore
Riyadh
Kuwait City
Dubya
Illinois
Michigan
Jimmy Carter
Detroit
Congress
Gulf Sheiks
Microsoft
Baseball Parks Return to Old Charm and Modern Comfort
The piece recalls historic ballparks with ivy walls at Wrigley and steep outfields at Polo Grounds while praising the Camden Yards style revival. It notes new parks in Houston Detroit Seattle Atlanta Arizona and more, with Pac Bell in San Francisco blending old feel and modern design. The author shares personal memories of Griffith Stadium Wrigley Fenway and the newer venues, urging readers to see baseball’s evolving home.
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Wrigley Field
Fenway Park
Griffith Stadium
Polo Grounds
Crosley Park
Tiger Stadium
Baltimore
Oriole Park
Camden Yards
Ern
Cleveland
Texas
Seattle
Atlanta
Arizona
Houston
Detroit
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Ebbetts Field
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Pacific Bell Park
Pac Bell
Candlestick Park
3 Com
San Francisco Bay
Mark Twain
Bay
Oakland
Race relations debate and city views in letters
A sequence of letters condemns NAACP as racist and discusses civil rights history. Submissions reflect concerns about equality laws, a Columbine speech, and local Aiken city ordinance on manufactured homes. Readers from Aiken and Warrenville voice opinions on race, government policy, and community rules.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Congress
Columbia
S.C
Martin Luther King
Dr. King
United States
Democratic Party
Robert L. Stultz
Aiken
Supreme Court
Darrell Scott
Rachel Scott
Trudy Zimmerman
McGhee
Richard E. Key
Warrenville
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Details
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Uth.net
P.O
Editorial
Duesouth.net
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Coonenc
S R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Sandy Grady
Knight Ridder Service
Pogo
Evel
Survivor
Hunter
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