Judge reduces death sentence for notorious 1993 homicide
In Aiken, Willie Hicks saw his death penalty cut to 30 years after Judge Jackson V. Gregory ruled he lacked effective counsel in 1996. The case centers on the torture murder of Andrew Hagan, a beloved city employee, with Hicks now expected to be released around age 60 after a guilty plea. The ruling prompts debate over judicial fairness and the impact on victims’ families.
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Aitken Standard Editorial and Staff Credits
The list names Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur T. Zappa business manager Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson as part of the publication staff roster.
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A Satirical Look at Budget Deficit Spending
A writer lampshades federal spending and deficit concerns with sharp humor. He mocks NIH sexual research funding and welfare-mom marriage programs while arguing government money is misallocated, urging readers to resist complacency and scrutinize fiscal policy.
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US Troops Should Not Lead Liberia Peacekeeping
Jack Spencer argues against deploying U.S. ground troops as peacekeepers in Liberia. He says donor nations and regional players should lead, citing costs, neutral perceptions, and historical peacekeeping failures. He suggests limited international logistical support while cautioning against mission misalignment with American security interests.
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Poll gives dubious Palestinian return figures amidst protests
Pollster Khalil Shikaki reports that 54 percent of refugee families would accept compensation in the West Bank or Gaza while 73 percent forgo the right to move back to Israel. Critics dispute the data, noting fear, legal limits, and possible misreporting in Palestinian circles.
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Letters to the Editor policy for Aiken Standard
The notice states that letters must be brief and include the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. It directs submissions to the Aiken Standard at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with email and fax options provided.
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