Name Change Highlights Supposed Spanish Surname Bias
A retired Navy captain, later known as Roberto Eduardo Leon, adopts a Spanish surname to gain promotion advantages in Montgomery County Maryland. The piece argues affirmative action favors Hispanics or those with Spanish ancestry, noting selective protections and voting bloc influence, with references to Spanish heritage in regional aristocracy.
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Robert Earl Lee
West Indies
South Carolina
New Orleans
California
All Citizens Deserve Preferential Treatment Say Critics
An essay argues that many blacks are not underprivileged and cites black professionals as evidence. It challenges affirmative action as outmoded and suggests broader use of Spanish surnames for all citizens to ensure preferential treatment.
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America
Captain Lee
Annapolis
Carter
America urged to cut oil use in IEA pledge rally
The United States joins 19 IEA members in a five percent oil demand cut to counter Iran's oil shortfall. The Carter administration faces how to meet the pledge, with calls to boost domestic production and curb energy use while fearing economic damage and fuel shortages across airlines and stations.
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United States
International Energy Agency
Iran
IEA
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Carter Administration
Energy Department
OPEC
America
Carter
Army Nomex uniforms sit unused amid burn risk claims
A Defense Department report criticizes the Army for not issuing Nomex fire resistant uniforms costing over 6.5 million dollars to front line tank crews in Europe. Auditors say Nomex would boost survivability and reduce burn injuries, while Army leaders cite budget or appearance concerns.
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Washington
Europe
Defense Department
Army
Peter Grant
Air Force
Navy
Nomex
Pentagon
Aiken Daily Chronicle Masthead 1867 Acquisition
The snippet lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor and A B Cubbedge as advertising director with Charles O. Grice in classified advertising, reflecting a 19th century newspaper masthead.
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Scott
Hunter
Dear Dr Graham Letter Encourages Church Involvement
A reader asks if it is wrong to skip church after moving. The columnist urges joining a church, participating beyond services, and using one’s gifts to build the body of Christ. A second letter defends referees, urging support for officials and detailing training requirements.
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DR. Graham
B.J
Christ
Lisa J. Hall
Williams
Letters Knowing People Care Aiken community support after accident
A family describes how the Aiken town showed care after their son Alan was in a Park and York Streets accident. They thank the Police Department Sgt Busbee paramedics hospital staff and many visitors for their concern and assistance during recovery.
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Aiken
Alan
Park and
York Streets
Busbee
Aiken Community Hospital
Police Department
Michael
Diane Gilden
Hickory Bend
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The paper invites letters to the editor, requires the writer's signature and mailing address, and discourages anonymous submissions. Letters must be legible and may be edited for space and clarity. Word limit is 200 words, with editors free to grant exceptions.
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U.S
Samuel A. Cothran
A.B. Cubbedge
Charles O. Grice
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken, S.C
LBC High School
Jackson
District 7
S.C. High School League
Columbia
LBC
Aiken County
Robert Cooper
Aiken High School
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