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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2008
Page
11
Editorial remembers veterans who died in wars from Europe and Africa to Iraq. It honors bravely sacrificing servicemembers and notes Memorial Day as a national holiday marking gratitude, remembrance, and the start of summer celebrations.
Letter to the editor argues the City Council proposed smoking ban overreach, defending club members right to smoke, noting Marlboro Station limits, political exemptions for drinking establishments, and fear of government meddling and youth freedoms. It claims poll results misrepresent public opinion and urges following county compromises.
A column critiques the AAUW report How Schools Shortchange Girls and The War Against Boys arguing boys are not fine and that the real crisis lies in race and income. It cites literacy gaps, behavioral issues, and differing learning styles while urging recognition of gender-specific needs and targeted solutions.
House Oversight chief Waxman blasts audit showing $8 billion paid to USS and Iraqi contractors with poor accountability. Brookyln historian Schweiger marks 125th Bridge opening anniversary. Legal Aid attorney Balovich notes a court ruling limiting removal of 440 children from sects ranch due to lack of immediate danger.
Aiken South Carolina mourns Ashley Little a Navy captain and former Aiken Technical College president during his Arlington National Cemetery committal. The service honors his life his service to country and his family and calls for gratitude and reflection on holiness and sacrifice.
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