Crisis deepens as Iraq blocks inspections and stirs UN split
The article argues that unified action by the five permanent UN Security Council members is essential to deter Saddam Hussein after Iraq threatened to block US inspectors. France and Russia are criticized for wavering, while Russia opposes punitive strikes and France hedges on reprisals. The piece warns that oil interests may drive policy, risking a unilateral US response as tensions escalate over sanctions and potential air strikes.
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Voters favor common sense in New Jersey and Virginia races
The Virginia race saw James Gilmore defeat Don Beyer as voters backed a plan to end the motor vehicle levy. In New Jersey Christine Whitman won a second term amid tax and auto insurance attacks, while Jim McGreevey built support as a conservative challenger. The piece argues taxes and cars shape politics, urging Republicans to frame issues around ordinary mobility and restraint.
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Producing Happiness Then Consuming It In Life
The writer argues that society fixates on economic production and consumption while neglecting inner human qualities. He cites Tolstoy and Fitzgerald, contrasts the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea as producers and consumers, and urges individuals to cultivate character and beauty to leave the world better than found. The piece ends by urging readers to consider what they are producing.
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Initiative and discipline in aiken teaching conflict
Hank Ford of Aiken weighs in on a teacher placed on administrative leave after enforcing punctuality with a facial mark for lateness. He argues the mother’s public, litigious reaction harms example setting for children and commends the teacher for admitting a mistake.
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Commendation Letter for Aiken Regional Medical Center Care
Aiken resident commends Aiken Regional Medical Center staff including Dr. Franklin Epstein for two serious vertebral reconstructive surgeries over 10 months. The surgeries yielded good outcomes and the author credits thorough and compassionate care from the hospital team as key to successful recoveries.
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Remarkable Architect Mary Beth Permar 41 Dies in Aiken
Mary Beth Permar, noted architect and former Chicago investment manager, died Oct 27 at 41. Aiken High alumna of the 1970s, she led student chapters of the American Institute of Architects, earned a master of architecture and MBA, and held the Charles G. Rummel Fellowship. She served as a trustee of the Chicago Academy of Science and aided underprivileged students before returning to Aiken health reasons. She belonged to the PEO Sisterhood and First Presbyterian Church.
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Prudential Insurance Co
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