Beaver Creek Indian tribe seeks state and national recognition
An editorial lauds the Beaver Creek tribe for decades of resilience in Salley and praises a forthcoming minority affairs bill by Gov. Mark Sanford enabling state recognition and access to health and educational programs. The group aims to submit a national recognition application after four years of work under a federal grant, hoping to heal historic wounds and restore an accurate history.
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Christopher Columbus
Letters to the Editor policy for Aiken Standard readers
The policy requests brief letters with the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace aikenstandard.com and fax 803 648 6052.
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Bush Secret Service under fire over Ramirez cartoon case
The Secret Service faces criticism for its handling of editor Michael Ramirez and a related threat scare. Critics say the agency failed to prevent a Stowaway on a White House press plane and allowed a repeated security lapse at a National Prayer Breakfast. Rep. Cox calls for accountability and an apology, while observers warn of broader security flaws.
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Rich Weaver
Insight Magazine
John Berlan
U.S. News and World Report
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America
Voters Watch as Paul Bill Seeks UN Funding Cut
A reader letter notes the July 15 House vote on Ron Paul’s bill to cut funding to the United Nations. The writer highlights perceived anti-American stance and urges press coverage, praising Gresham Barrett for supporting the measure, though it failed to pass.
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Californian speaks out against recall effort
Marc Perkel of San Francisco condemns the recall drive and accuses Republicans of stealing the 2000 election, rigging voting and undermining California’s constitution. He blames Enron and Bush era policies for the economic downturn, calling for action to defend democracy.
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Publisher and staff changes at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard announces leadership shifts with Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Kevin Wallace as advertising director. New roles include Arthur Zappa and Ellen Priest in senior editorial and circulation teams, with Timothy O Briant and Phillip Yates among managing editors and circulation staff.
Soap opera could aid Iraq info wars and American life saves
Trudy Rubin argues for a bold US media push in Iraq with extensive local TV stations and a national headline program. A soap opera crafted with Iraqi actors could dramatize Saddam era hardships and current reforms while interspersed news bulletins inform on elections and CPA actions.
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Frederick Barton
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