America Remains Best Hope Of Mankind On Independence Day
In a Fourth of July reflection, the piece argues America remains the last best hope of mankind despite inflation, recession, and global tensions. It cites Felix Frankfurter on American ideals and notes past wounds from Vietnam and Watergate while affirming enduring self-reliance and opportunity.
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Wagener amphitheater proposal faces protests over noise
In Wagener a 35 acre outdoor music site draws opposition from over 1,700 petitioners. Aiken County leaders defend legality while noting no law blocks the project, urging calm as developers proceed within existing rules and projecting possible community benefits.
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Carrol H. Warner
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Scandalous Snippets From a Distant Newspaper Conference
A collage of gossip and quips from Ashley Views The Issues at a distant convention. Jokes touch on marriage, hospital soaps and a president, with remarks about a gorilla like football recruit and a humorous dog show anecdote.
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Star Spangled Banner Still Waves Amid National Reflection
Commentary notes the flags’ evolving designs since 1777 and recalls moments of reverence from the Bicentennial to Rick Monday’s Dodger Stadium rescue. It cites flag observance history from Elks to presidents and closes with the refrain Oh say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave asserting enduring national pride.
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