Canada Needs A Counselor To Settle Domestic Discord
Our view urges a mediator to heal Canada’s English French tensions centered in Quebec where secession talk grows. It cautions possible sovereignty association and warns of economic fallout, debt and US trading impact, suggesting a pairing of provinces with crisis counsel to keep Canada united.
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Canada
Quebec
United States
Nova Scotia
Letters to the Editor highlights from Aiken and beyond
Readers share thanks for South Carolina letters, donations to a school library, and praise for community programs. A letter from John R. Nelson of Philip Morris argues against EPA smoking bans citing studies. a parent commends Officer Penny Lowe and the DARE program at South Aiken Baptist Christian School in Aiken, praising community support and student essays.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
U.S
Luis Varela
Yale
Aiken
DARE
South Aiken
DAI
Officer Lowe
Penny Lowe
Want To Write Letters To The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed readable letters to be published. Include the writer's mailing address and send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Brief, to the point letters preferred. all submissions may be edited or condensed.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Political Posturing On Crime Issues In Senate Bill
The article critiques a 73 page anti crime bill in the Senate noting its flaws and strengths. It outlines sections extending the death penalty for certain crimes shortening death row delays excluding evidence under the Fourth Amendment and banning nine assault weapons. It discusses partisan debate over Title IV and the bill’s overall political theater and potential impact on police and judges. Strong entities include the Senate the Department of Justice and firearms like Uzi Kalashnikov Street Sweeper and Striker 12. The piece frames the bill as tough on crime with limited real beef.
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Ashington
Senate
Ecclesiastes
Habeas Corps
Congress
After the Miracle reveals Massachusetts fiscal crisis details
The 1987 to 1989 reports show a growing state revenue shortfall from 216.9 million to 708.6 million with 360 million underestimates in Q4 1988. The McCormack Institute offers a critical analysis of expenditures, tax policies, and the so called ratchet effect tied to Dukakis era spending and political critique.
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Oston
America
Massachusetts
Comptroller’s Office
Michael Dukakis
Atlanta
Miracle Worker
The
Commonwealth
Republican State Committee
Massachusetts High Technology Council
Citizens For Limited
Doublin
Dukakis
Steven D. Pierce
Mike Dukakis
Winner of Our Other Customer Award Joseph W Goodphone
Joseph W Goodphone, a courteous man in his forties, held a single ticket request for 33 hours 13 minutes on a phone line at a ticket agency. He swapped balcony seats for orchestra on the water‑cooler side, then declined praise as luck. The tale highlights a long hold pattern and a playful, human moment amid system delays.
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