Editorial Thank a veteran for service and nation
A Veterans Day editorial urges daily appreciation for all who served from World War II to current operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. It highlights sacrifice, patriotism, and the nation built on freedom and justice, calling every day Veterans Day.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles
The Aiken Standard lists staff and contact roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Veterans Day reflections on service and duty
Chuck Munns reflects on why Veterans Day matters, honoring 24 million living veterans and their sacrifices. He urges civic responsibility, respect for freedoms, and actions that preserve the nation, urging readers to help others and protect rights. Munns notes his 38 years in naval service.
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Four World War II Veterans Become Alzheimer's Battle Buddies
Brenda Moody recalls four veterans Joe Lockabill Howard Etheridge Henry Widamuller and Ed Erwin who served in different branches in WWII and later fought a new foe Alzheimer's. Their journey began at Eden Gardens as families supported their wives on The Long Goodbye. The group meets weekly at Auten's and Golden Corral, forming lifelong memories and friendships. May God bless them all.
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Lawmaker urges support for health reform bill
Letter dated Saturday November 7 urges House members to back H.R. 3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act. It praises supporters for resisting lobbyists and calls on opponents to reconsider in the final vote. The author states the measure would provide coverage security lower costs and reduce the deficit. Ellen Wessel North Augusta.
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Questions rise on need for more nuclear power
Senator Graham's article questions the push for new reactors in a small state. He notes seven existing plants and claims proposals for four more, while residents worry about higher electricity bills and the distribution and efficiency of current facilities.
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