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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 2008

Page

11

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.

John McCain Barack Obama United States

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.

Aiken North Augusta

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.

Fone USA Iraq United States

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.

Aiken St. Angela Hall Links Aiken Christian Aiken Woman's Club Cedar Creek Aiken Newcomer's Club Pilot ‘Club of Preceptor Alpha Eta-Beta Sigma Phi Sand River ‘Woman LS. McCormick Elizabeth Everitt Aiken County Fred Cavanaugh Rober LeDue Kenny Cook Aiken Human Resources AAA Joan LaBone

Letters to the Editor Instructions and Contact

Readers are invited to send opinions about issues in 200 words or less. Submissions may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor at Ector Mien Genders Bot 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email letters aikenstandard com. Fax line is 648-6052.

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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.

Iraq Adm Mike Mullen Joint Chiefs of Staff

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