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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2000
Page
9
The Chicago Tribune notes the rise of new terms in Random House Webster’s New College Dictionary. It highlights selections like my bad arm candy and gaydar while predicting future entrants such as whazzuuuuup and fuhgeddaboudit based on media usage and popularity.
The United States maintains a large overseas military presence and its own military justice system. The article argues against an international tribunal with authority over U S troops and urges Senate rejection of a treaty creating a United Nations court, tying support to immunity and noting election-year politics.
Stanley Crouch analyzes the Central Park attacks on parade day, arguing not to blame victims but to explore male aggression, female provocations, and the need to reclaim civilized behavior. He urges parents to resist harmful trends and stresses responsible mating rituals and grace.
Aiken reader R E Sutherland rejects Richard Baxter's July 5 claim that evolution has scientific proof. He argues no test tube events or missing links prove evolution, claims de evolution evidence exists, and denounces secularism and school boards aligning with science over faith.
A Baptist pastor argues that widespread make-believe religion and empty patriotism erode moral standards. He cites superficial churchgoing, deceit in public life, rising divorce and abuse, and calls for deep commitment to faith, prayer, and service to rebuild character and national unity.
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