Senators Face Felony Controversy in State and U S
The United States Senate and the South Carolina Senate clash over felon lawmakers. Harrison Williams of New Jersey awaits a final ruling after Abscam allegations. Eugene Carmichael of South Carolina faces conviction guidance and an unresolved leave of absence amid an appeal.
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United States Senate
South Carolina
Sen. Williams
Senate
Dillon
Sen
Carmichael
Thought For Today Cheerful Friends Brighten The Day
A cheerful friend is like a sunny day spreading brightness around. Quotation attributed to Sir John Lubbock, English botanist and archaeologist.
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Sir John Lubbock
Einglish
Letter to the editor disputes school budget growth figures
A letter from B T Brinkley Jr, Director of Fiscal Affairs for Aiken County Public Schools, rebuts Frank E Murphy's claim that the county's school operating budget rose 300 percent over a decade. Brinkley cites 141.41 percent spending growth 1970-71 to 1980-81, inflation at 130.26 percent, and pupil enrollment down 8.82 percent, arguing administrative costs are not excessive and detailing district facilities.
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Aiken Standard
Frank E. Murphy
Aiken County Taxpayers Association
State Department of Education
U.S. Department of Commerce
Aiken County
South Carolina
B.T. Brinkley, Jr
Aiken County Public Schools
Amen to Henderson Letter Attacks on Derrick
A reader endorses Henderson's critique of the February 10 editorial and praises Rep. Butler Derrick for his balanced voting record. J C Miller of 1530 Alpine Drive expresses support for Derrick as a courageous public servant and urges other representatives to emulate his statesmanlike qualities.
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Clinton D. Henderson
Aiken Standard
Henderson
Rep
Butler Derrick
Derrick
Rep. Derrick
J.C. Miller
Alpine Drive
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer's mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Legibility matters and letters may be edited for space, clarity, taste, and libel.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Americans Could Live Longer and French Politics Shift
A column discusses rising life expectancy in the United States with Dr. Robert Butler arguing 110 years is feasible. It covers methaqualone abuse, its U.S. trafficking, health risks, and DEA efforts, plus François Mitterrand’s ascent, Fifth Republic politics, and nationalization plans in France with upcoming elections and party strength.
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Robert Butler
National Institute On Aging
United States
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Mitterrand
de Gaulle
Georges Pompidou
Valary
Constitutional Council
National Assembly
French Socialist Party
Do Not Delay Christ Life Choice Says Dear Dr Graham
A reader asks about delaying accepting Christ. The columnist warns against postponement citing biblical examples from Luke and Acts and stresses life is unpredictable. The emphasis is on God’s love and the joy and peace Christ offers as a new start.
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DR. Graham
J.D.C
God
Christ
Paul
Felix
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