South Carolina Flag Hero Jasper Remembered On Independence Day
An historical tribute recalls Sgt William Jasper who in 1776 at Fort Moultrie leaped a wall to raise the palmetto flag before a British assault. The piece links his act to SC sovereignty, the fort’s defense, and the 213th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a note to flag-burners.
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Lord William Campbell
South Carolina
Charles Town Harbor
R. C. Richardson
Duncan's Creek
Newberry County
Liberty Hill
Newberry-Laurens
Savannah River
North Augusta
Lord Campbell
Charles Town
Sullivan's Island
Long Island
Acteon
Bristol
Experiment
Solebay
William Moultrie
South Carolina Infantry
William Jasper
Georgia
Jasper
Savannah
John Rutledge
Col. Moultrie
Fort
Philadelphia
Edward Rutledge
Thomas Heyward Jr
Thomas Lynch Jr
Arthur Middleton
Charleston
Fort Moultrie
Camden
Cowpens
King’s Mountain
Letters to the Editor decry Court overreach and loss of faith
A reader laments the U S Supreme Court’s stance on public prayer and the rise of secularism. He condemns desecration of the flag by protesters and urges allegiance to the Constitution and divine providence, asking if today’s America remains the land of the brave.
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United States of America
Supreme Court of
U.S. Supreme Court
Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade
America
Supreme Court
United States
Aiken Standard Open to Readers Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor for publication. Submissions should be addressed to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and may cover any subject area with space for print. Letters should be concise and timely.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
8.C
Flag Burning Debate Splits Conservatives Across Parties
A broad discourse on flag burning and the Supreme Court highlights tensions within conservative circles. The Washington Times criticizes narrow amendments, while supporters argue rights must be balanced with national symbol respect. The piece questions judicial activism, urging Congress to respond and defend traditional values against a perceived liberal judiciary.
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Washington Times
James J. Kilpatrick
Bush
Jack
America
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Bush
Blaise Pascal
Rose Trashers and Global Warming Jest
A venting tirade blends two issues. It mocks Pete Rose and calls for his execution while urging a lifetime ban from baseball. It also capsizes concern for the greenhouse effect with sarcasm and a bleak call to ignore climate risks.
Auto mechanic of old is a dinosaur in modern shops
The piece argues most car repairs are unnecessary or wrong and cites FTC surveys. It notes the rise of computerized systems, a shortage of qualified technicians, and the need for more and better training. It highlights the Plymout h AAA Trouble Shooting Contest and GM master technician programs as examples of addressing the gap.
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Federal Trade Commission
You
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Washington, D.C
Independence Avenue
Fourth Street
Ingraham High School
Seattle
Wash
Mike Seresun
Walter Yagen
General Motors
Goodwrench
Detroit
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Robert J. Baker Jr
Mount Suribachi
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Thomas Jefferson
Justice Brennan
Bill Brennan
Congress
George Bush
Warren Court
Democratic Republic
Oliver Wendell
Barry Goldwater
Rose
Newspot
Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
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Donald Kaul
Tribune Media Services Inc
Baseball
Yale
Organized Baseball
Ose
Lable
Sureme Court
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