Aiken to Host United States Polo Association Gold Cup
Editorial urges Aiken County to welcome the 2005 Gold Cup a top polo event in September with finals planned for October 2. New Bridge Polo and Langdon Road Polo Club host as visitors and local players contribute to a regional economic boost and charity support on September Sundays.
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Aiken County
Aiken
New Bridge
Aiken Pony Club
USC Aiken
Tri-Development Center
Final frontier must remain weapons free in space
White House spokesman says the United States is not weaponizing space while stressing protection of space systems. The piece recalls Cold War fears of space weapons and asserts that China and others should not justify an arms race in space to ensure peace and global safety.
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United States
White House
Scott McClellan
U.S
Soviet Union
China
Systems Manager Appointment Listings
J David Boyd named systems manager at AikenStandard with responsibilities across digital and print operations. Letitia Jefferson serves as customer service manager overseeing subscriber inquiries and newsroom support.
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J. David Boyd
Aikenstandard.com
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Aikenstandard. Com
Funding for SREL and its value to taxpayers
A discussion emphasizes Savannah River Ecology Lab funding by taxpayers. Advocates cite regional benefits to Aiken and Augusta students and teachers, and stress environmental understanding. Calls to action urge constituents to persuade national and state representatives to sustain support.
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Savannah River Ecology Lab
SREL
Aiken
Augusta
Racial harmony tested by Thurmond revelation column
Dr Frank G Roberson reflects on Essie Mae Washington Williams revealing Strom Thurmond as her father. He argues the public response shows progress in race relations and praises Williams for prompting a national test of character. Edgefield’s turnout underscored the event’s impact.
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America
Essie Mae Washington Williams
United States
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Washington Williams
Senator
Strom Thurmond
Edgefield
S.C
South
Dr. Martin Luther King
A Small Man with a Huge Heart Jose Lopez’s War Heroism
A Mexican born immigrant who arrived in the United States through a forged birth certificate joined the Merchant Marines in 1935 and later the Army. In World War II’s Battle of the Bulge he led a machine gun squad, saved his unit despite wounds, and became a noted American hero born from humble origins.
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Jose Lopez
Lopez
Mexico
Merchant Marines
San Antonio
Tex
Tribute to Jose Lopez and the fighting spirit of veterans
A letter honors Jose Lopez, a Texas cotton picker turned Army Medal of Honor recipient. The writer recalls his 90th birthday TV feature and cites Eisenhower’s remark about the size of the fight in the dog, praising Lopez and his generation for enabling freedoms.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Ike
Jose Lopez
America
Blair eyes curb on binge drinking in Britain
Tony Blair warns against binge drinking becoming a British disease as government moves to curb Happy Hour deals, urging public action to reduce excessive alcohol consumption. Chuck Underwood notes a manatee wandering far from its range toward Texas while Han van der Horst comments on Holland's inward mood and Europe.
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Holland
Han van der Horst
Europe
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