Price of victory in TWA 847 hijacking examined
The piece weighs the U S claim of victory after 39 hostages were released from TWA 847 while warning hijackers and sponsors may claim success. It argues for targeted retaliation or surrogates action, plus stronger anti terrorism measures and international cooperation to prevent future such crises.
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Reagan
United States
TWA
Hezbollah
Party of God
Kuwait
Spain
Israel
Washington
U.S
Mediterranean
Beirut
Lebanon
Robert Dean Stethem
Thought For Today Fence without justice is tyranny
Quotable aphorism reflecting on justice and oppression with emphasis on moral duty and civic awareness. The line cautions that lacking justice leads to tyranny and invites reflection on ethical governance and individual responsibility.
Pondering Americas Role In Today's World
Garret FitzGerald recalls WWII as a shift in power from Britain, France, and Germany to the United States and the Soviet Union. He notes Western views of the Third World and Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard speech criticizing Western materialism and cultural arrogance. He warns against universal Western standards for global development.
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Garret FitzGerald
Ireland
London
Eurasia
Soviet Union
United States
Great Britain
Britain
France
Germany
America
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Harvard
Europe
Critique of Western democracy and cultural arrogance
The text argues that measuring non Western societies by Western standards misreads development and civilization. It cites Western errors from hostages to consumer culture, noting Vietnam and Iran as counterpoints. It urges respect for Islam and other cultures as a prerequisite to global respect.
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U.S
Mideast
Cincinnati
America
Vietnam
Iran
Persia
Lebanon
Solzhenitsyn
Harvard
Spinal Cord Society International advances care for paralysis
Spinal Cord Society International reports rapid progress toward paralysis care with a new Spinal Center at University of Minnesota Hospitals opened November 20 1984 the first of its kind for chronic spinal cord injury and related neural conditions. The 1985 international convention is planned in Minneapolis September 19 20 1985 at the Radisson University Hotel with at least 19 researchers attending. Interested readers may contact Spinal Society Box 69 Minneapolis Minnesota 55445 or call toll free 1 800 328 8253.
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University of Minnesota
Minn
Minneapolis
Radisson University
Spinal Center
Muangsota
Calvin W. Howard
Piedmont Chapter
SCS
Graham
N. C
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Addressed
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with writer’s address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Typed letters preferred, handwritten letters accepted if legible. All letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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Aiken
Aiken, S. C
Praise for Aiken medics and hospital care
Aiken County Emergency Medical Service and Aiken Community Hospital are praised for rapid response and dedicated care after a mother’s emergency. The team arrived quickly, provided ICU treatment, and kept the family informed, leading to continued improvement and gratitude toward staff and nurses.
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Aiken County
Aiken Community Hospital
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 58 7 thanks community
VFW Post No. 58 7 expresses gratitude to the City of Aiken and New Ellenton for support to veterans over the past year. Commander Rufus H. Rodgers and Ladies Aux Pres. Azzalee Dailey urge all who believe in America and freedom to stand with VFWs worldwide.
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VFW
Aiken
New Ellenton
America
Rufus H. Rodgers
Azzalee Dailey
Power Of The Dollar And Centre South Development
A reader urges south side residents to boycott Centre South stores to halt its development. The letter asks if the community will truly invest money locally to influence future store ownership and resolve the Centre South project.
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Centre South
South Side
Aiken South
Robert , Tarrant Jr
Libertarian Viewpoint Calls for Limited Government in Aiken County
The Aiken County Libertarian Party chair Ronald H Heaton argues against L Reactor restart NPR and Clemson irrigation study, promoting reduced government scope, voluntary private enterprise, school vouchers, and a return to founding principles while criticizing Democratic and Republican parties.
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Pereeceens Desteeneretaeee
Prodi
Clemson
Iton
Libertarian Party
NPR
United States
Japan
Germany
Singapore
Korea
Ef Pareetines
Berty
America
Ronald H. Heaton
Aiken County
Every Generation Pays To Play Through The Drug And Fear Cycle
The essay traces cycles of youth rebellion from the 1960s to the 1980s, noting rising drug use and social upheaval. It argues each generation pays higher costs for indulgence as society faces ongoing health crises and moral reform, ending with adults seeking stability for themselves and families.
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Jerry Rubin
Sefa
Angel Dust
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Ross
Allen White
By David B. Wilson
Robert Urns
Spinal Cord Society International
Houston
Texas
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