Editorial on end of an era as Romanovs are buried
An editorial reflects on the burial of the Romanov family in St. Petersburg, contrasting monarchy fascination with republican ideals. It recalls the 1918 killings, the Soviet era, and President Reagan’s "evil empire" remark, framing the funeral as both retribution and repentance.
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Yekaterinburg
St. Petersburg
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Allowing Cubans to see democracy
A 45 minute Miami to Havana flight became possible after 1996 bans were lifted following Pope John Paul II’s visit. Charter flights by eight companies and American Airlines were approved, with Havana landing rights also granted. The move signals closer ties and pressure to end broader sanctions, allowing more Americans to visit Cuba.
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Jose Marti International
Havana
Clinton
United States
Cuba
Miami
Pope John Paul II
Florida
Treasury Department
American Airlines
Island
U.S
Post Office rebirth plan from postal reform board
Washington memo outlines a reform vision from the US Postal Service Board of Governors. It calls for price cuts, reduced labor costs, and a shift toward new mail services while preserving the core delivery mission. The note urges outside management input and faster adaptation to a digital economy.
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William J. Henderson
US Postal Service Board of Governors
Postal Rate Commission
Moe Biller
American Postal Workers Union
Board of Governors
Postal Service
Internal Revenue Service
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Free to burn or speak on flag protests in U S history
The piece argues against a flag protection amendment after Supreme Court rulings legalizing flag burning. It notes congressional efforts led by Sen. Hatch and House votes, with broad but imperfect support, and warns that bans may erode First Amendment rights and chill free speech while praising the flag as a symbol of liberty.
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Supreme Court
Texas
Congress
Freespeech
Robert Bork
Senate
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Judiciary Committee
House
American Legion
Citizens Flag Alliance
Hatch
United States
America
Beijing
Preparing a trained work force for the Year 2000
Dr Carolane Williams discusses the need for a prepared workforce as Y2K planning rises. She cites a S C Chamber of Commerce survey showing executives view workforce readiness as a top challenge and urges cooperative partnerships between education and industry, including internships and faculty industry experience at Aiken Technical College. She notes ongoing local collaborations and invites employers to contact the college for involvement.
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S.C
Howeve
Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
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