Editorials Celebrate Our Precious Freedom
The piece reflects on Independence Day as a celebration of American freedoms since 1776. It honors Continental Congress founders and leaders like Washington Jefferson and Franklin, notes wars that tested democracy, and urges readers to reflect on liberties while enjoying summer gatherings and foods. It ends by urging caution in daily acts.
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America
Continental Congress
England
Republic
Philadelphia
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Korea
Vietnam
Tax cut debate grows as surplus projections rise
The article notes rising federal surplus forecasts bolster conservative calls for broad tax relief while President Clinton remains wary. It cites CBO projections of surpluses for the current year and next and White House figures for a 2000 surplus, suggesting lawmakers on Capitol Hill face pressure over tax policy.
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Bull Clinton
Clinton
Capitol Hill
Congressional Budget Office
White House
Stuay
Daily
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
Forbes wealthy list prompts call for philanthropy and duty
The essay critiques the booming billionaire class noting wealth concentrates in the top 20 percent while urging a Carnegie era push for philanthropic leadership. It cites Annenberg Packard Soros Turner and individuals Osceola McCarty Matel Dawson as benevolent examples and argues private foundations can tackle social and global issues alongside responsible citizens.
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Forbes
Andrew Carnegie
Walter Annenberg
Lucille
David Packard
George Soros
Ted Turner
Osceola McCarty
Hattiesberg
Miss
Matel Dawson
Ford Motor Co
Dearborn
Carnegie
Nevada
James £. Rogers
Congress
Vaclav Havel
Czech Republic
Fourth of July musings on presidential politics and possible women VP picks
A columnist previews the 1996 election cycle ahead of the holiday. He weighs Bush and Gore, Bradley and Hatch, and speculates on potential women vice presidential candidates like Dianne Feinstein Elizabeth Dole and Susan Collins while joking about watermelon stained celebrations. He notes public appetite for a woman on a ticket and invites reader feedback from Aiken County.
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Texas
George W. Bush
Orrin Hatch
Utah
al Gore
New Jersey
Bill Bradley
Gore
Bradley
Bush
Elizabeth Dole
Ton
Dianne Reinstein
California
San Francisco
Susan Collins
Maine
July Fourth Vision at Fort Jackson
A July third moment near Fort Jackson captures trumpet calls and a cannon salute as colors rise. The narrator feels pride and fear for freedom, imagining the dark days if the colors should fail on the Fourth.
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Fort Jackson
Community blood staff praised for dedication during generator failure
Gloria Busch Johnson of New Ellenton commends Anne Bransma RN and Jim White at Shepeard's Aiken Community Blood Center for their exceptional service during a heat and power failure. On June 6 they kept the bloodmobile operating past 5 pm, ensuring donations reached critical needs for Aiken Regional Medical Centers and other area hospitals.
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Shepeard Blood
Shepeard's
Aiken Community Blood Center
Rich Plaza
Bloodmobile
Anne Bransma
Jim White
Anne
Jim
Aiken
Shepeard and Shepeard
Sheppard
Gloria
Letters to the Editor guidelines from Aiken Standard
The notice outlines requirements for Letters to the Editor including brief length, the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It states letters may be edited and condensed and provides mailing and email contact details for submission to the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Duesouth.net
Ine Alnon Stannary Welcot
Aiken
S.C
Renet
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