Trees at Houndslake Debate Highlight Aiken Development Clash
Residents of the Houndslake subdivision urged preservation of trees facing removal for a nearby housing project. Developer Norman W. Younts argued irregular terrain justified grading and promised 240 controlled foliage trees. The city faces a broader fight over maintaining Aiken’s tree covered landscape and curb this eroding change.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Houndslake
Norman W. Younts
Younts
Aiken
Joyce Kilmer
South Carolina
Trees
Joyful verse asserts a tree surpasses poems in beauty and majesty. It contrasts human craft with divine creation and images a tree as a living temple praising God. The poem closes by noting only God can make a tree.
New England R-dropping Accent Sparks Debate on Class
Ashley Cooper surveys Dr. Elaine Chaika’s op ed on r pronunciation, noting New Englanders’ belief in proper speech as upper-class. The piece cites examples from films, quotes scholars, and mocks chauvinistic views while urging awareness of how others hear regional speech.
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New
Dr. C
New York
Providence
Boston
Havard Yard
Connecticut River
New England
Georgia
Ashley
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Calhoun
Lee
Bette Davis
Ruth Hussey
van Johnson
Newport
Joan Crawford
Texas
Norma Shearer
Montreal
Clark Gable
Henry Fonda
Jimmy Stewart
McGuffin journalism in Washington power play debates
The author argues that Washington reporters use the McGuffin device to frame news as secret plots. He criticizes self mythologizing by the press, notes leaked Carter briefing book questions, and warns of a leak culture where ethics blur between journalists and officials.
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Alfred Hitchcock
Washington Press Corps
Robert Redford
Dustin Hoffman
McGuffin
George Will
Reagan
Will
Washington Post
I.F. Stone
Jack Anderson
Carter
White House
Washington
Last Word On Berries Blackberry Acid And Recipes
A light feature on blackberry acid recipes, memories of dope cart days, and a note on the South Carolina Cook Book. Ed and Sarah Harrigal recall their method using tartaric acid and six gallons of berries, with others sharing recollections from Graniteville to Joanna. The piece promotes the state cook book with proceeds supporting scholarships.
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Jack Riley
Elvin Stevens
Joanna
Ed Harrigal
Graniteville
Sarah
Harrigals
Clinton
Dr. C. C. Johnson
Dr. Johnson
South Carolina
Diana Lanier
Aiken County
Richland Avenue
Winthrop
Mother Walker
Dora Dee Walker
Dear Dr Graham Advice on Commitment and Faith in Marriage
A letter-writer asks about fading love in a second marriage. The reply cites commitment as essential, warning against confusing feelings with true love. It urges making God central, accepting Jesus Christ as Savior, to renew marital joy and stability.
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DR. Graham
God
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
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