Aiken Fireworks Display Brightens Fourth Mood
Our view praises the Aiken Mall WAJY Phar-Mor SRP Credit Union and Aiken Regional Medical Center for a July Fourth fireworks show that drew thousands to Whiskey Road. The display energized locals, filling parking areas and streets with eager spectators and promising future hometown celebrations.
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South Aiken
Aiken
North Augusta
Whiskey Road
Aiken Mall
Wajy Radio
Phar-Mor
SRP Credit Union
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Letters to the Editor raise issues from Mandela to local schools
A South Africa critique labels Nelson Mandela a dangerous figure while American supporters praise him. A faith leader condemns astrology horoscopes in the Aiken Standard. A teacher pay debate follows, noting raises for administrators and staff and arguing for tax impacts and budget fixes before the 1990 91 school year. Robert L. Stultz of 295 Old Wagener Road signs.
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Brooks
Aiken County
Robert L. Stultz
Old Wagener Road
Want To Write Letters To The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with return addresses for publication. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten. Brevity is preferred, and all letters may be edited or condensed. Send to The Editor, Ken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, 29802.
Brennan’s Race Based FCC Opinion Sparks Debate
In a June 27 ruling Brennan upheld Congress power to favor minority licensees, calling it benign racism. The Orlando and Hartford licenses went to Hispanic and Black led firms, prompting critics to accuse the court of undermining individual rights and depriving whites of equal treatment. Justice White joined in supporting the FCC position, while dissenters decry the decision as a mockery of equality amid the Independence Day week.
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William Brennan
Supreme Court of South Africa
U.S. Court
Brennan
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Orlando
Fla
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Conn
Byron White
White
Sandra Day O'Connor
Jefferson
New Ideas For Raising Tax Revenue
Congress debates taxes to raise revenue with minimal voter offense. Proposals target the rich, gasoline taxes, sin taxes, lotteries, and even a stupidity tax. The columnist mocks income levels, jokes about weight taxation, and questions child deductions, ending with a partisan wrap and a wink at his assistant.
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Donald
Ivana
Atlanta Braves
New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs
Where Have All The Jesters Gone
A collage of humorous anecdotes on jesters and quirks, musing on fate and a controversial note about Dr. Kevorkian. The piece wryly links jokes about history, language puzzles, and a reflection on death and pain management.
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United States
District of Columbia
Jack Horner
Janet Adkins
Jack Kevorkian
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