Memorial Day remembrance and local veteran tribute
Memorial Day honors limited freedoms won by sacrifices of service members. Ed Hammons, a Vietnam Bronze Star recipient and Marine, champions the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park project, marking Armed Forces Day with eight logs raised at the Richland Avenue site. His wife Sylvia praises his humble dedication to honoring fallen soldiers and educating youth about democracy.
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Remembering why they served on Memorial Day
Memorial Day reflections urge Americans to recall why soldiers fought in Vietnam and to uphold core ideals. The piece cites civility, patriotism, and responsibility as essential to a united nation, highlighting Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady as Citizen's Flag Alliance chairman.
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Education costs and policy quoted in Kans City schools debate
Robert L. Stultz of Aiken criticizes federal control over Kansas City School System from 1965 to 1997, arguing excessive spending produced no gains. He urges accountability, streaming for special needs, local control, reduced federal roles, and removal of major teaching associations. Election-year rhetoric warned.
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Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send letters to the editor. All letters may be edited and condensed for clarity. Address letters to Let ters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape dot net.
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Gates Monopoly Critique in Rooney Commentary
Andy Rooney argues government and law support protect the free enterprise system against monopolistic practices by Bill Gates and Microsoft. He cites fears of unchecked competition, references antitrust history, and suggests Gates should respect regulations while noting his genius and wealth.
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