Obituary: Virgil W. Raines aiken legend and trainer
Virgil W. Buddy Raines, longtime Aiken thoroughbred trainer and life story figure, died May 10 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center at 89. A twice orphaned boy who rose to train champions including Greek Money, his life inspired remarks from friends and the Aiken Standard offers condolences to Betty and family.
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Virgil W
Buddy) Raines
Mr. Raines
William Sterling
Raines
Mack Miller
Ron Stevens
Aiken
Canada
Horatio Alger
Donald P. Ross
Dodge Sloan
Anderson Fowler
Betty
Jill Thomas
Mr. Sterling
Buddy Raines
Buddy
Sterling
Pepper Hill Nursing Center
Aid to Colombia: Congress urged to approve 1.6 billion aid
Washington lawmakers debate a 1.6 billion US aid package to Colombia aimed at cutting cocaine flow, strengthening democracy and human rights, and supporting Colombia’s peace and economic reform. The measure, part of a 7.5 billion overall plan, would fund non military programs and judicial improvements alongside security efforts.
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Washington
House
Colombia
America
Senate
United States
Vietnam
Korea
Latin America
Peru
Bolivia
Government's drug war flawed and far from won
The piece argues that adding funds to Colombia will not solve the drug problem. It cites global coca and opium production, shifting supply, and limited interdiction impact. It notes high violence in Colombia, corruption, and warns federal spending on Colombia may be wasteful. It ends by urging focus on supply and demand realities rather than military solutions.
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South America
Colombia
Israel
Egypt
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Barry McCaffrey
Gen. McCaffrey
Peru
United States
Mexico
Canada
General Accounting Office
United
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McCaffrey
Endorsement and Internal Debate Roil Aiken Electric Cooperative
A letter endorses Gloria Bush-Johnson for reelection to the Aiken Electric Cooperative board and criticizes opponent Gloria Staples over bylaw changes and eligibility. The second portion denounces efforts to strip Confederate symbols and urges support for Pat Buchanan, framing it as a South defense in a culture war.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
Staples
AEC
Board of Trustees
Gloria Busch-Johnson
Ott
Patrick J. Buchanan
America
Buchanan
Washington
Jefferson
Christopher Columbus
South
Pat Buchanan
Addressing Letters to The Aiken Standard Editor
The notice provides mailing details for Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard. It lists P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and offers email editorial duesouth.net and fax 803 648 6052. It directs readers how to submit correspondence.
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National Center For Policy Analysis
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