Kite Rises to Open Triumph at Pebble Beach
Our view lauds Tom Kite as he defies wind and past near-misses to win the U S Open at Pebble Beach. The championship tested top players like Floyd Stewart Simpson, yet Kite’s steady play turned bogeys into glory. His victory crowns a career of earnings and persistence, echoing Berra’s line that it ain’t over until it’s over.
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Golf
Pebble Beach
California
Carmel Bay
Pacific
T'S
Raymond Floyd
Payne Stewart
Scott Simpson
Tom Kite
Kite
University of Texas
Nev
U.S
PGA
Mr. Peepers
Yogi Berra
Letters to the Editor on abortion and at risk youth in Aiken
Readers attack the pro choice stance and defend fetal rights, comparing abortion to genocide and recalling personal birth without regret. The letter also questions local dropout prevention, praising Freedman Central School for at risk youth ages 12 to 17 and criticizing practices that leave students behind.
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Aiken County
Freedman Central School
AtRisk
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Letters and community views on education and Freedman program
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with mailing address. A writer argues that students at risk need programs like Freedman, supported by Cities in Schools, tutors, mentors, counseling, and field trips to prevent dropouts and crime. Closing Freedman could save funds but raise other costs and taxes. Think about it.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Freedman
Moggers Thank Local Helpers After May Fest
The Southern Accent Cloggers thank local merchants, schools, organizations and residents for volunteering at May Fest in Midland Valley Shopping Center on May 30. The group credits broad support for the event's huge success and invites inquiries to coordinator Martha Snell at 276-4842.
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Midland Valley
Martha Snell
Quayle Earns Spurs As Leaky Vessel
Reuters style column discusses Vice President Dan Quayle facing criticism over gaffes and perceived lack of depth. It notes perceptions of his influence on President Bush, reactions from supporters and critics, and a Sacramento Perot rally moment. Mentions Perot, Cuomo, Murphy Brown, and young voters trends.
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Ashington
Lonesome Dove
CBS
Augustus McCrae
Jake Spoon
Jake
Bush
Dan Quayle
Texas
Ross Perot
New York
Mario Cuomo
Murphy Brown
Quayle
Perot
Sacramento
Calif
White House
Yau
Indiana
Ronald Reagan
Perozsu
George Bush
Jackson
Clinton
Jerry Brown
Pennsylvania
California
Georgia
John Lewis
Mississippi
Mike Espy
Clinton Sits Out Waltz With Jesse Jackson
Washington reports Clinton will not partner with Jesse Jackson as the Democratic campaign intensifies. Jackson accuses Clinton of snubbing him, while Clinton defends his stance as a move to counter racial cant. The dispute risks disrupting unity, with Jackson's influence seen as both a strength and liability for the Democratic ticket.
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Ashington
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Fritz Mondale
Mike Dukakis
Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
V.P. Choice
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Saddam
Bush
CBS
Mondale
Dal
Souljah
Jesse
Rainbow Coalition
Map controversy in Aiken Standard front page detail
Reader questions why a map showing the crime scene was published and whether local property interests influenced placement. The letter mix includes feedback on Gil Thorp, the Standard Line, school dropout stats, bypass resurfacing, and windshield damage reports.
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South Aiken High
Gal-lagher
Woodside
South Aiken
Aiken Standard
Gil Thorp
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Pay
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Waltz
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