Viewpoint urges forceful U S stance on Chinese executions
Our View argues for strong U S condemnation and actions against Beijing's crackdown on pro democracy leaders. It urges suspension of military sales, cancellation of high level contact, and delaying loans while warning against a total diplomatic rupture. It notes the need for moral leadership and a gradual openness to future Chinese reforms despite current violence.
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China
U.S
Pro-Democracy
George Bush
Beijing
James Baker
United States
Bush
Beech Island Meeting Draws Larger Opposing Mining Backers
Letters argue the Beech Island public meeting drew far more attendees than reported and show broad local support against a mining permit. The writer also questions Archbishop Desmond Tutu's sanctions stance, urging consistent critique of international policy affecting South Africa and Panama.
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Desmond Tutu
U.S
Panama
South Africa
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor for publication. Writers must sign and include a mailing address. Letters should be legible and brief, and all submissions are subject to editing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Court Flags Values Over Symbols In Flag Desecration Case
In a 3-4 ruling the Supreme Court upholds free political expression over flag desecration as a protest, with Justice Brennan stating we do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration. The piece critiques Bush and Baker for their responses to China’s executions and notes public support for Bush at 73 percent.
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China
Bush
United States
Beijing
Ashington
Supreme Court
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Dallas
William J. Brennan
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Massachusetts
Dukakis
Itahyma
James Baker
Baker
White House
Gobbledygook Buries Poverty in Bureaucratic Language
Opinion critiques the shift from plain English to abstract jargon used by social workers politicians and lawyers. It argues obfuscation hides persistent poverty and misleads the public, calling for clearer language and real action over definitions and studies.
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United States
U.S
America
FBI
National Columnist Week Protest And Potted Acanthus Jab
A satirical column proclaims National Columnist Week amid tongue in cheek jabs at National Algae Week and other celebrations. The writer jokes about proclaimed weeks and plans a 60 second mirror moment, a week without junk mail, and more self aggrandizing antics.
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National
Algae
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