Memorial Day Revered as Americans Remember Fallen
Editorial honors Memorial Day as a day of reflection for over two million Americans who died for freedom. Henry McLemore recalls a World War II note and the Japanese surrender. The piece urges honoring veterans across the nation and at local parks and homes.
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Henry McLemore
McLemore
America
Aiken County
Midland Valley
Aiken
Supreme Court narrows VAWA protections in sexual violence cases
The U S Supreme Court in a 5 4 decision curtailed access to federal redress for sexual violence victims, despite the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 granting such options when local prosecutors fail to pursue sex offense cases, a move the Akron Beacon Journal decries as economically harmful to victims.
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Congress
US Supreme Court
Akron Beacon Journal
Face of Memorial Day remembered by a classmate
A reflective piece honors fallen classmates from Viet Nam era and the broad cost of freedom. The author recalls Chuck, a high school peer who died in Vietnam, and urges gratitude for service members who protect the nation. The essay links Memorial Day to personal memory and national duty.
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United States
Chuck
Army
Navy
Charleston
Vietnam
Inietnam
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Democrats Raise Record 26.5 Million in Soft Money Fundraiser
Washington report notes the Democratic money gala drew 13 000 guests and a 26.5 million take to back the party's White House bid and House control. It contrasts with Republicans at 21.5 million and discusses calls for campaign finance reform and paycheck protection amid broad public concern.
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Washington
White House
House
Clinton
al Gore
Memphis
Republcans
Ed Rendell
Gore
Congress
George W. Bush
Senate
John McCain
Bill Bradley
Terry McAuliffe
Democratic National Committee
Bush
Letters on Memorial Day and a 175-foot tower in Aiken
Citizens argue Memorial Day should be observed and a unified holiday honored, urging schools to close for Memorial Day and condemning Confederate remembrances. A separate letter opposes rezoning Whiskey Road to place a 175-foot Bell South tower, urging careful planning and a public City Council discussion on June 12.
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Aiken
PTA
United States of America
United States of the South
South
Melody Binion
Bell South Mobility
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff
Charles Aiken
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