Bob Hope dies at 100 leaving lasting legacy of laughter and service
The renowned entertainer died peacefully just after his 100th birthday. He shaped American humor across vaudeville radio film and television and supported troops in World War II Korea Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. USC leaders praised his long charity and public spirit.
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Bob Hope
Hope
Korea
Vietnam
Persian Gulf
Associated Press
America
USC
Edward Powell
Bob Thomas
Aiken Standard Staff Credits
The list names key editorial and advertising staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Managing Editor Ellen C. Priest and Timothy E. OBriant along with Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J. David Boyd and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Letter from Aiken native on taxes and community decline
A longtime resident recalls a youth in Aiken near the old ballfield Citi zens Field and laments rising taxes, tax money diverted to projects while essential needs like education suffer. He urges South Carolina cities to restore a laid back, friendly, caring community and resume priorities.
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Aiken
Citizens Field
South Carolina
Aiken County
Diplomacy urged to curb North Korea nuclear threat
The piece argues for negotiations with North Korea to halt its nuclear program, criticizing Bush administration policy as inconsistent and warning that sanctions alone risk failure. It highlights Curt Weldon's 10 point plan for a one year non aggression pact in exchange for demolition of nuclear ambitions and full inspections.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Hussein
North Korea
Bush
Pyongyang
Kim Jong Il
Kim
U.S
South Korea
Washington
Curt Weldon
Pennsylvania
Cuba
Weldon
Perry
Japan
Kim Jong I
United States
War coverage shifts as Iraq toll grows and media faces truth
Analyzes how Iraq war reportage moved from triumphant images to somber scenes including a Marine and a grieving boy. Questions media bias, credibility, and the public’s grasp of complex realities beyond binary views of victory or defeat.
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New York Times
Bush
Iraq
U.S
Nehru
Nkrumah
Kenyatta
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David Kelly
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Vince Foster
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Bill
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