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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1990
Page
4
Our view urges Americans to commemorate Flag Day on Thursday marking the 213th anniversary of the flag. It calls for flying the flag as a symbol of liberty and democracy while acknowledging imperfect government and honoring those who safeguarded freedom.
Letters discuss the planned expansion of the Aiken County Museum into Banksia, emphasizing preservation, diverse exhibits, and educational spaces. Authors defend growth against tax hikes, praise local leadership, and urge voters to consider school and county funding.
Appreciation is expressed for letters by Robert T. Stultz and Shirley L. Johnston on the Aiken County School System. The writer notes their factual, time-intensive information for taxpayers and suggests inviting similar guest columnists to explore what the school system needs to be more effective. Gratitude is also directed toward Board of Education members Sheran Proctor and Jimmy Pow.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible and brief, preferably typed, and may be edited or condensed. Send to The Editor, Ken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, S.C.
A long reading of Radio Prague disruption details its five week shutdown and staff layoffs, followed by a cautious return with leaner broadcasts. The piece contrasts Radio Prague with Radio Moscow and notes new, Americanized ad supported effort amid Baltic and Czech political change.
Public figure Dan Quayle is pressed by critics to take charge of asteroid threat monitoring and possible UFO sightings. The dialogue notes Quayle’s growth in the VP role and jokes about his suitability, with references to asteroids, dinosaurs, Egypt, and Bed springs.
Breslin suspended for rude remarks to a Korean American reporter. the Asian American Journalists Association protests. The essay cites university protests over speakers and hiring, arguing that censorship in the name of free speech and intolerance in the name of tolerance reflect a resegregation and flawed education among undergraduates.
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