Democrats Should Not Lie About President's Record
Reader letters express strong partisan views about the Bush Kerry election, accusing Democrats of dishonesty, praising Bush, and urging Christians to vote for him. The missive also questions security at a DSS office in Aiken and complains about local traffic on Hayne Avenue near Shellhouse Funeral Home.
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Bush
George Bush
DSS
Aiken
Hayne Avenue
Shellhouse Funeral Home
Conserved public figures questioned on conservative stance
A reader opinion questions whether publicly elected leaders remain as conservative as in past years. A letter suggests establishing a Confederate Flag Day in South Carolina to honor Civil War dead, arguing the flag is merely cloth and not a symbol of hatred.
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South Carolina
Passion plays spread gospel during Holy Week across Latin America
Commentary on live Passion plays as penitence not entertainment and their aim to convey The Message of His Sacrifice to Christians. The piece notes Gibson’s film as cashing in on piety and invites readers to share views via Talkback, with contact details and publication policy.
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Latin America
Gibson
Contaminated Water Released Into Savannah River
Over the past week tritium contaminated water from the Savannah River Plant has been released into the Savannah River from the Effluent Treatment Facility under a state and federal permit allowing up to 28 curies weekly. About 1 million gallons are planned for release as three daily shipments of 17,500 gallons move from the 105-R Reactor Disassembly Basin.
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State Department of Health and Environmental Control
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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ETF
Savannah
Horseplay Auction and Ball Set for Friday in Aiken
Nearly 600 attendees will fill a large tent at Ford Conger Field for the Horseplay Gala Auction and Ball featuring 24 fiberglass horses. Fasig-Tipton will conduct the sale, with proceeds benefiting Art Play scholarships and arts programs for youths and seniors. Merchandise sales total $110,000 to date, and additional items will be sold at Saturday’s Steeplechase event.
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Aiken
Ford Conger
Bill Reynolds
Horseplay
Reynolds
Ney
Art Play
Ordi
Ginny Southw
St Patrick's Day Drive Draws Aiken Carriage Fans
The Aiken Driving Club hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day ride organized by Diane Appleton. Eight to nine carriages join a roughly one hour parade with green decorations and Irish treats at Appleton's afterward. Participants include Mary Katherine Philipp, Tricia Chelberg, Jean Schlichte, Judy Portman, Lee Hedlund, and visitors from England like John Stamper.
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Ginny Southworth
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St. Patrick's Day
Green Boundary Club
Mary Katherine Philipp
Aiken Driving Club
Philipp
Diane Appleton
Tricia Chelberg
Jean Schlichte
Ireland
Judy Portman
Lee Hedlund
Portman
John Stamper
Aiken
England
Appleton
John Moore
Imoore
Aikenstandard.com
Condon cites GOP spending blamed for fiscal crisis
Former South Carolina attorney general now Senate candidate Charlie Condon criticizes automatic spending growth in Social Security Medicare and food stamps, claims $918 billion could be saved in 10 years by 1 percent annual restraint, and urges tougher fraud prosecutions and vetting. He spoke in Aiken outlining a plan to curb mandatory spending and curb waste.
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U.S. Senate
Congress
Charlie Condon
Aiken
Condon
Republican Party
Bush
S.C
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