Memorial Day editorial calls for end to wars and renewed hope
An editorial honors those who died in World War I and other conflicts while urging Memorial Day observances to extend beyond remembrance. It laments ongoing wars, cites battles from Europe to the Pacific, and argues for peace as the true tribute to fallen service members. It notes a lack of flags at half mast and proposes the day as a beacon for eliminating armed conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest de Compiegne
France
Germany
America
Korea
Vietnam
Haertgen Forrest
Guadalcanal
Pork Chop Ridge
Pause in Kosovo bombing urged by Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal argues for a temporary halt to NATO airstrikes to pursue a diplomatic solution. It notes Milosevic demands a pause to negotiate while NATO seeks terms including protection for Kosovars and potential resumed strikes if demands aren’t met.
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NATO
Kosovo
Belgrade
Slobodan Milosevic
Milosevic
Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
Memorial to World War II veterans urged by Andrews Sisters
The surviving Andrews Sisters member argues for a National World War II Memorial on the National Mall. She recalls meeting GIs, entertaining troops, and the faces of wounded soldiers in a San Francisco hospital ward, urging a lasting tribute to the Greatest Generation.
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Oy Sisters
Andrews
America
Earth
USO
San Francisco
National Mall
Washington
Laverne
Max‘ene
Andrews Sisters
Civil War Battlefield Preservation Urged Nationwide
The Conservation Fund and partners warn that only 40 percent of the 384 principal Civil War battlefields have protection. They urge bold action, funding from public and private sources, and the creation of preservation partnerships to prevent further loss from development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Yellow Tavern
Virginia
Jeb Stuart
the Conservation Fund
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Conservation Fund
Antietam
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Five Forks
Champion Hill
Chancellorsville
Wilderness
Manassas
Gilder Foundation Fund
Congress
Land and Water Conservation Fund
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Park Service
Parks ‘Department
Historic Preservation Office
Conservationfund.org
North Kent
Arlington
Veterans Park Bath Dedication Parade Honors Veterans
Community invites all to fly flags for veterans as Bath marks the Veterans Park dedication on June 5 starting at 10 AM with a parade along Highway 42 from Langley First Baptist Church to the park. Residents urged to display flags at home to show support.
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Veterans Park
Bath
Highway 42
Langley First Baptist Church
In Praise of Wagener Volunteer Firefighters From Mrs Redd
A Wagener resident writes to defend and honor the Wagener Volunteer Fire Department. She notes volunteers train extensively for brush and structural fires, hazardous materials, and medical responses. She thanks taxpayers who support the department and urges others to walk in the firefighters boots to understand their sacrifices.
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Wagener
Fire Department
WVFD
Wagoner
Mark Redd Wagener
Letters to the Editor Address for Aiken Standard
Letters should be addressed to the editor at Aiken Standard with final destination PO Box 4458 Aiken South Carolina 29002 for submission.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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Angela R. Nalley
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