Reagan in Command Amid Global Crises and Domestic Tug
The article portrays Ronald Reagan enduring a grueling year facing Congress on economic policy while handling foreign crises. It notes his stance on missiles in Europe, the Grenada invasion, and the Beirut bombing, arguing he currently projects decisive leadership and an assertive U.S. posture against the Soviets.
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Gustav O. Lehman longtime Aiken volunteer and artist dies
Gus Lehman 83 a Chicago native who moved to Aiken in 1965 dedicated decades to city life He served on the City Park Commission led the Virginia Acres park bench project supported bulbs planting funded by his own money He taught at Rose Hill Art Center and was active with the Historic Aiken Friends of Hopeland Gardens and the Aiken Artists Guild His death is a loss to the community.
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Gus) Lehman
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Thought For Today On Elections And Marriages
A dated quotation attributes a Will Rogers witticism on elections and marriage. It notes the idea that taste in politics resembles personal taste and lacks strict accounting. The line frames civic choice with humor.
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Will Rogers
Reagan's Political Fallout in Lebanon and Grenada
The article weighs Reagan’s exposure in two military actions. Grenada aligned with Beirut news to boost morale, while Lebanon tests resolve and risk. It discusses a possible Reagan Doctrine, political risks of delay or escalation, Mondale critiquing action, Carter echoes, and Glenn restrained.
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Lebanon
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Ronald Reagan
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Walter Mondale
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John Glenn
Grenada Speech Echoes Burnham on World Struggle
In a televised address President Reagan frames Grenada as a test of Western resolve against communism, echoing James Burnham’s 1947 Struggle for the World. The piece argues liberal opinion resists anti‑communist unity while noting U S role in global affairs and potential historical watershed implications.
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Caribbean
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How To Park Your Car When No Place Is Found
Satirical piece listing cheeky and illegal parking hacks and tricks. It mocks self help titles and outlines methods for illegal parking using trucks pylons signs and gadgets while joking about consequences and publishers. It notes dangers of hospital parking schemes and ends with a jab at unlikely sales success.
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Cablevision Installation Inc
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Sewer Consultants
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed by the writer and with a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space and libel. brief, clear letters preferred and addressed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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