Monarchy in Question After Diana and Charles Split
The Providence Journal Bulletin notes Diana Spencer and Prince Charles’ marriage faltering, Diana’s explosive TV interview, and mounting public sympathy. It argues royal mystique is failing as the monarchy faces scrutiny, with Queen Elizabeth II urged to end the union.
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Diana Spencer
Wales
Prince Charles
Wallis Simpson
Buckingham Palace
Diana
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
Chuck
Providence Journal-Bulletin
Wal-Mart Is Better On Line Than In Town
Columnist Froma Harrop argues Wal-Mart should go online rather than hollowing out downtowns. She suggests virtual shopping preserves Main Street while Bentonville, Arkansas, hosts headquarters and logistics, as shoppers move to at home computers.
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Wal-Mart
America
Main Street
Bentonville
Ark
Froma Harrop
Aiken Standard Help Desk and Contacts
Location 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 provide contact details Office hours weekdays 830 am to 630 pm Subscriptions call 649-5915 Delivery issues call 649-5916 Circulation hours 530 pm 730 pm weekdays 7 am 1030 am Saturdays 7 am 11 am Sundays Switchboard 648 2311 Fax 648 6052 Story ideas editors and sports editor reach 648 2311 Publisher Scott Hunter contact 6482911
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Aiken
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Accountability bills target teachers as villains in state schooling
Legislators push benchmarks to fire teachers and principals who miss goals on basic skills tests national tests exit exams and SAT. Critics say blame lands on schools and students not solely on educators and call for funding parental and student accountability and smarter reforms.
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South Carolina
Barbara Nielsen
Tories
Aiken County
Video cameras age as crime tool in court cases
The piece argues video cameras could improve police work and protect rights by recording confessions and witness testimony. It cites the Kimberly Ernest rape murder case, where DNA undermined confessions, and notes jurors could judge credibility if tapes existed. Critics fear for investigations and suspect manipulation.
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Kimberly Ernest
Ernest
Richard Wise
Herbert Haak
Sandusky
Ohio
Letters to the Editor on Aiken junkyards and city rules
A reader criticizes city policy and funding priorities, arguing for stricter junkyard regulations and advocating annexation to the city. The letter writer notes past lobbying efforts, praises Graves Auto Salvage’s fencing, and mocks local officials for burdensome permitting. The piece ends with a jab at Rep. Sharpe and a Swagener reference.
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Aiken
Augusta
P & I Commission
Lady Bird Johnson
Tom Gibbs
York Street
Graves ‘Auto Salvage
S.C
Charles Sharpe
DHEC
Mr. Sharpe
Wagener
Don Sprawls Aiken
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor with signatures and verification details. Include writer's signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456, Aiken, South Carolina 9802.
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