Energy must be a top campaign priority in U S elections
The columnist argues energy should top the presidential agenda highlighting national security and economics. They urge more emphasis on alternatives and technologies not reliant on petroleum, noting finite oil supplies and the danger of price shocks.
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Reader comments on smoking bans and graduation attendance
Comments express frustration over limited graduation tickets and external factors shaping attendance. Commenters discuss memories missed, the impact on graduates, and desire for fair access while noting editorial on local smoking ban proposals in Aiken and North Augusta.
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Prostitution arrest a mistake in sting gone wrong
A reader claims an innocent man was misidentified in a police sting. The letter asserts the suspect was in the wrong place and warns against front page misrepresentation before all facts are known.
Letters on campaigning and energy politics weigh truth
A reader critiques candidate ads, fundraising, and lobbying while urging honesty. The letter contrasts spin with calls for lower energy costs, offshore drilling, and fiscal restraint, noting shifts in public view and politics from Obama to McCain and urging constitutional honesty for future generations.
Gasoline Price Pressures Trigger Calls for Saving Fuel
The text notes rising gasoline costs due to limited supply against growing global demand. It argues the United States could cut oil use for transportation by 10 to 15 percent to curb price increases, amid Iraq’s oil constraints and unrest in other major producers.
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Celebration of Character honors 240 students in Aiken
The Joint Women's Clubs of Aiken thank the community for support of the 10th Celebration of Character held May 17 at St. Angela Hall. The program honors 240 students from local schools for outstanding character and includes high school senior recognition with memorial monetary awards.
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Mullen Says Iraq Improves But Not Irreversible Yet
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Iraq is better than a year ago across the board but cautions that the country is not at a sustainable or irreversible point yet.
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