From Prep To NBA Gives Wrong Message
The San Diego Union-Tribune editorial argues Kobe Bryant should pursue college, warning his decision to go pro at 17 sends a harmful message to young players who may skip education for immediate stardom. The piece notes Bryant’s high marks and potential, but questions his readiness and the broader impact on youth sports culture.
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Kobe Bryant
National Basketball Association
Bryant
San Diego Union-Tribune
Rising Gas Prices Not National Crisis
Lima Ohio editorial argues escalating gasoline costs are overstated as a national emergency. It criticizes Congress and the Clinton administration for political rhetoric, noting a small weekly burden on Americans and suggesting price moves reflect market forces rather than a national crisis.
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Congress
Clinton
Justice Department
Aiken Standard contact and delivery information
Local notice lists mailing and physical addresses for the Aiken Standard at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456, Aiken 29802. It provides subscription and delivery hours, switchboard and fax numbers, and editorial contact lines for local news editors and the publisher.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Scott & Hunter
Adas Yeshurun Saluted On Anniversary In Aiken
The Aiken Standard salutes Adas Yeshurun Synagogue on its 75th anniversary with Founders Day observance at the Greenville Street synagogue. The article notes early incorporation on March 12, 1921 with founders Jacob Wolfe B M Surasky and M Poliakoff and celebrates Jewish contributions to Aiken alongside a revived Sunday school after 30 years.
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Aiken
Adas Yeshurun
Greenville Street
Barnwell Avenue
Atlas
Yeshurun
Jacob Wolfe
B. M. Surasky
M. Poliakoff
Parents Call for Parental Choice in Kindergarten Policy
A coalition urges that full day kindergarten be optional and funded by the state with need based scholarships. The plan allows parents to choose full day, half day, or no kindergarten, while funding expands over three years to cover all children in poverty and beyond.
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Senate
Educrats
State House
Pine Log Road delays spark community traffic concerns
A reader voices dismay over the Pine Log Road widening delay amid cost overruns and calls for reallocation of 663000 dollars for traffic light computerization. The letter argues the project would ease congestion around Aiken Mall and downtown, urging quicker return on public expenditures.
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Pine Log Road
Aiken
Pine Log
Aiken County
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Welcomed
Readers are invited to send brief letters with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters are subject to editing and condensing. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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Aiken Standard
P.O. Box
Aiken
S.C
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Abe
Pune Et Ene
Nathan Persky
Mandle Surasky
Irene Rudnick
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Ada Yushurun
Jewish Common
Ada Yeshuron
GOV
David Beasley
Beasley
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