Editorial on Atlantis and the Space Race Ends with Bold Continuity
The piece notes a 30 percent chance of Atlantis lifting off amid rain and clouds on the Space Coast. It argues the shuttle, last of its kind, hinges on U.S. resolve, Kennedy’s call to move forward, and the belief that exploration reveals our best selves.
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T.S. Eliot
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Publisher and editors listed for Aiken Standard staff
The notice lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and editor, Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager, and Laura Tiedman as Delivery Manager with associated email domains. The names are presented in a personnel roster format.
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Reconsider MOX project to weigh costs and policy
A reader argues the MOX fuel plan should be reconsidered, noting that while MOX turns weapons grade plutonium into energy and supports a Russian US partnership, delaying it risks credibility and loses a revived nuclear supply chain. Clint Wolfe of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness adds context.
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Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
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Our Lady of The Valley GED Program Shines
Community praise for Our Lady of The Valley GED program praised as the answer to prayers for many. The note thanks teachers including Ms Hutto for guiding students reclaiming their lives through education.
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CSRA
Our Lady of the Valley
HUD Plan Cuts Funds for Public Housing Capital
Letters dated July 14 warn that the Transportation-HUD markup on the 2012 appropriation begins in the House. The Public Housing Capital Needs Assessment finds a 26 billion backlog of unmet capital needs as capital funding remains at historic lows. The administration seeks to offset 1 billion in existing reserves used for repairs, reversing prior HUD guidance and threatening PHAs ability to maintain safe affordable housing.
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Comment on debt limit debate and editorial tone
A reader berates columnist Moses Mims over editorial style and political stances. The letter references March 2006 remarks by a Illinois senator and assigns blame to Democrats for fiscal policy and the debt crisis, urging limits on opinions.
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Alabama
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America
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Aiken Standard
Jim Houck
Aiken
Woolstock festival supports Aiken County Animal Shelter
The first Woolstock on June 18 at Highfields Event Center drew many pets, volunteers, judges, sponsors and onlookers. Friends of the Animal Shelter organized the event to raise funds for shelter expansion amid crowding and daily intake of stray and surrendered animals.
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