Aiken County Faces Federal Transfers Under NCLB Act
Editorial argues the No Child Left Behind act pressures Aiken County schools to accept student transfers as receivers, highlighting four elementary schools meeting all sub group standards and a potential rise in bus rides and housing issues as districts implement compelled choice. It criticizes federal labeling of schools and calls for reform of NCLB.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details
The document lists executives and editors at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and Managing Editor Ellen C. Priest with contact emails. Also named are Arthur T. Zappa Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates and others in administrative roles with staff handles.
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Orwellian echoes in modern surveillance and freedom
Patrick A. Berzinski and Silvio R. Saccetti analyze how the 1984 vision of three superstates and pervasive surveillance resonates with 2004 tech and security trends. They warn against mass tracking via credit cards biometric devices and chips, urging lawmakers to defend liberty and curb tyranny. They note the roles of Jefferson and the need for vigilance.
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Clarke supporter urges election of Phil Clarke as Aiken County coroner
A letter from Sam, former county administrator, endorses Phil Clarke for county coroner. Clarke has 35 years with EMS and 25 years as Deputy Coroner, leading 75 EMS staff through 12 000 annual calls and earning two State EMS Director of the Year honors. The writer lauds Clarke’s trauma experience, resource management, and commitment to families, urging votes in both primary and general elections.
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Does God approve of the war in Iraq question raised
A letter to the Aiken Standard writer Louis G. Huzella asks whether the God of Christians approves of the Iraq War and whether President Bush is empowered to cause deaths, urging readers to ponder the issue daily.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit opinions for the Letters to the Editor section. Send written letters to P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email swallace aikenstandard.com or fax 803 648 6052.
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Bush in Normandy Reflects on Allies and Iraq
Arthur H. House of Simsbury, Conn. argues that President Bush should use the 60th Normandy anniversary to heal European tensions, distinguish terrorism from the Iraq war, and pursue true statecraft and reconciliation with Europe. He notes the historical unity at D-Day and warns of potential backlash if the tour becomes campaign branding.
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