Zimbabwe Loses U.S. Aid Over Embass y Slur
United States suspended 13.5 million dollars in aid to Zimbabwe after a July 4 speech at the U S embassy insulted Washington. Former President Carter condemned the speech as inappropriate and US officials pledged no restoration of aid until the government retracts the slander.
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Supreme Court backs school authority over student speech
The Supreme Court, in a 7 to 2 decision, upheld the three day suspension of Matthew Fraser for sexually suggestive remarks at a Spanaway High assembly. Chief Justice Burger said schools may prohibit vulgar terms in public discourse, signaling limits to student free speech. Fraser, a senior at UC Berkeley, argued the case on First Amendment grounds.
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Thought For Today Quote From Francis Bacon
A concise aphorism reflects on how thoughts align with nature while speech follows rules and actions honor social custom as attributed to Francis Bacon. The citation notes his 16th to 17th century life.
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Francis Bacon
Jesus Christ Will Return In Glory As Final Judge
Dear reader asks about Jesus return. The response affirms Christ will come back to establish His Kingdom with power and glory. It cites biblical verses and urges readiness, hopeful future, and living for Him today.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with legible handwriting and full return address. Anonymous submissions are not accepted and all letters may be edited for space clarity and libel. Send to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Fractious Supreme Court Set To Return In October
The piece surveys the 1984 85 term, noting 37 split decisions, the ideological rifts between liberal and conservative blocs led by Burger and Rehnquist, and predicts continued quarrels when the new term begins in October with Rehnquist as chief and Scalia joining the bench.
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New York City hailed despite critics says Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey argues New York is overlooked while national media sensationalizes the city. He notes strong local gains including debt repayment ahead of schedule, 2100 percent construction growth in ten years, 300000 new jobs, 12 percent real income growth, and Catskills water purity, contrasting with repeated negative press from national outlets.
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