Ruth Patrick honored with Heinz Chairman's Medal
Editorial lauds Dr. Ruth Patrick for pioneering ecological research linked to SRP studies in the 1950s. The Topeka native and USC Aiken figure grew into a world leading limnologist, later chairing at the Academy of Natural Sciences and teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. The piece notes her impact on water health guidelines and regional science.
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Heinz Family Philanthropies
Ruth Patrick
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Aiken
Dr. Patrick
Aiken County
USC Aiken
Patrick
Savannah River
Savannah
Topeka
Kan
South Carolina
Hartsville
Coker College
University of Virginia
Atomic Energy Commission
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
University of Pennsylva
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters should be brief and include the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace aikenstandard.com Fax 803-648-6052.
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Swallace
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Allen Standard personnel roster listing staff roles
A line of names and positions lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher, Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor, Art Zappa as advertising director, Ellen C. Priest as business manager, Timothy E. O'Brien as managing editor, Phillip Yates as production director, Deborah Dyches as circulation director, J. David Boyd as systems manager, and Etitia Jefferson as customer service manager.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Etitia Jefferson
Aiken residents urge cheaper plantings for downtown
Olivia McNeil of Aiken criticizes frequent flower changes and high costs for downtown beautification. She urges planting annuals to save money for other needs and questions why funds focus on downtown while South Aiken areas like Plantation South receive little attention despite paying city taxes.
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Aiken
Campaign finance reform should target union dues and coercion
The piece argues current reform bills fail to address involuntary union dues used for political activity. It urges making union funding voluntary, via the Workers Freedom of Choice Act, allowing unions to raise political funds only by member donations. It notes the system’s bias against workers and criticizes both Senate and House bills as ineffective.
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Enron
Senate
John McCain
Russell Feingold
Supreme Court
Rright
General Treasury
Afl-Cio
House
Tom Tancredo
R.cole
Rescue in Agadir How Jerald Martin Saved His Wife
In March 1960 a Moroccan earthquake struck Agadir. Lt Jerald Martin ignored pleas to leave and searched the ruins until he freed his wife Sue, buried seven feet under rubble. The story reflects faith and redemption themes, citing Maya Angelou and biblical parables about being found and saved.
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Agadir
Morocco
Air Force
Jerald Martin
Sue
Martin
Sue Martin
Nicodemus
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
Christ
God
Maya Angelou
San Francisco
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