SRP Performance Defends Safety record at Savannah River Plant
Du Pont plant manager John Granaghan defends SRP safety amid Charlotte Observer charges of unsafe practices. Observer FOIA investigation highlighted incidents, but Granaghan cites 41 million hours without a lost day and no nuclear criticality injuries. The company emphasizes aggressive self critique to prevent accidents and radiation exposure.
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John Granaghan
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Observer
Jack Horan
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Civil War claims and global views span reader letters
A Harrisburg writer defends Civil War memories while recalling a great uncle who fought for the South and was wounded. The piece shifts to critiques of apartheid era South Africa and US corporate engagement, then includes Christian reflections and a Ivory Coast message urging death penalty abolition and peace.
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Aiken Standard
John Stancahak
Harrisburg
South
Africa
America
Gadhafi Mirrors Hitler in Nuclear Threat Talk
The guest editorial compares Muammar Gadhafi with Adolf Hitler, noting calls for Arab weaponization, population expansion, and shared authoritarian traits. It cites alleged parallels in paranoia, anti Jewish stance, and threats to neighbors, warning of a dangerous future if nuclear weapons emerge.
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Muammar Gadhafi
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Gadhafi
Gaddafi
Third Reich
Thought For Today by H L Mencken
A quoted aphorism from HL Mencken on American admiration and distrust of truth tellers. It contrasts admired daring liars with detested those who speak the truth, reflecting provocative views on honesty and public perception.
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HL. Mencken
Abandonment Of Sullivan Principles Deplored
The Rev. Leon Sullivan author of the Sullivan Principles a code for corporate behavior in South Africa has given up on the Botha government calling for U S company withdrawal and diplomatic derecognition of South Africa. He likens ANC actions to terrorism and urges action despite reforms.
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South Africa
Botha
Sullivan
U.S
Leon Sullivan
One Family of God Versus Racial Classifications
A call to view all people as children of God and to avoid racial or gender classifications. The piece urges unity through Jesus perspective, opposing groups like the KKK and NAACP and promoting humanitarian outreach.
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Jesus
God
William R. Robinson Jr. North
Family of God
KKK
NAACP
Black Caucuses
Student In Ivory Coast Opposes Death Penalty
Amnesty International notes concern over frequent executions in certain states including South Carolina. They condemn capital punishment as a violation of the right to life and cite execution of minors and vulnerable groups as urgent issues needing action by American authorities.
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Amnesty International
International
South Carolina
Democratic
Nursing Home Residents Thank Aiken Standard Subscribers
Ai ken Nursing Home residents express gratitude to newspaper subscribers for sharing the Aiken Standard. Marilyn Baugh RN DON notes the copies bring pleasure and information to residents.
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Aiken Nursing Home
Aiken
Marilyn Baugh
Don Aiken Nursing Home
Faults Gov Campbell On Two Campaign Promises
The article argues Governor Campbell failed on auto insurance reform by allowing a 25 percent rate increase for high risk drivers and endorsing a three cent gasoline tax, labeled as a users fee. It notes the impact on drivers and questions future actions, including education funding.
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Campbell
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with the writer’s handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered, and all letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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Aiken Standard
P. O
Aiken
S.C
Social Security a Bad Deal for Blacks
A Dallas center study argues private pensions outperform public Social Security for blacks. It cites a Black male born 1966 paying taxes of 92 560 with benefits of 27 743 or 30 697 at higher income, noting higher mortality and longer life expectancy reduce eligibility. The piece argues most blacks and many families would benefit from an opt out to private investment.
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Washington
United States
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
John C. Goodman
Dallas Center
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