Uncertain December Looms Over Reagan Gorbachev Summit
Article analyzes the high stakes and risks of the planned December Reagan Gorbachev summit in Washington. It notes internal Kremlin opposition, US SDI debates, and the potential for stalled progress on arms reductions while signaling broader uncertainty about the meeting’s outcomes.
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Federal Sentencing Guidelines Debate Amid Judicial Skepticism
The 575 federal judges largely resist new guidelines intended to curb discretion and reduce sentencing variance. Critics warn against overreach and loss of individual factors, while supporters cite structured brackets and a revised system that could heighten accountability, with revisions expected as the experiment unfolds. Universal Press Syndicate
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It's a Weird World by a Fairmont Sentinel editor
The editorial notes the paradox of Iran placing mines in the Persian Gulf and firing on U S forces while the United States continues to import Iranian oil. It cites Iran as a major crude supplier, with 1987 oil purchases totaling $819 million in the first seven months, urging money be sourced elsewhere.
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Thought For Today: Tomorrow’s the Busiest Day Quote
A brief inspirational item features the Spanish proverb Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week. It offers a reflective nudge about planning and actions for the week ahead.
Ashley Sees It Nostalgia and Nods in Looking Back
A column blends pop culture jabs and reader memories on language manners and social friction from past decades. It cites Tom Wolfe reviews and political chatter while exploring words that signal yes or no and recalls slang era phrases and personal recollections.
They Dare or Fail: Ginsburg Nomination Faces Deep Debate
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate editorial analyzes factors shaping Judge Douglas Ginsburg's Supreme Court bid. Youth experience ideology and temperament are weighed against the political dynamic led by Kennedy Biden Metzenbaum Cranston.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with handwriting and a return address for publication. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Send to Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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