Death To The Hijackers Should Be Guiding Rule
Reports say up to fifty people dead after Egyptian commandos stormed an Egyptair jet at Malta to end a hijacking. Four terrorists claimed Egypt's Revolutionaries as they threw grenades. an American woman was killed. Egypt suspected Libyan involvement. Reagan offered grief and support for decisive action. The piece argues that forceful, lethal deterrence best combats terrorism.
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Ronald Reagan
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Salaries for Housewives Reflect Shifting Views on Women
Guest editorial notes a Virginia Slims poll showing 42 percent of women now favor housewives receiving pay, up from 24 percent in 1974, while 65 percent of men oppose. The piece questions whether framing the idea as employees and bosses changes interpretation and cautions against equating value with money.
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Virginia Slims
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Nationwide Move to Age 21 Changes College Social Life
Washington report notes 15 states raised the drinking age to 21 in 1985 86 bringing totals to 34 with New York to join on Dec 1 The move followed a 1984 federal law threatening highway funds, backed by the insurance industry and DOT Secretary Dole, amid concerns over youth alcohol related crashes.
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Gallup
Geneva summit ends with no halt to nuclear buildup
Reagan and Gorbachev left Geneva without any agreement to slow nuclear weapon growth. Each side used the talks to bolster domestic support while maintaining arsenals and Star Wars defenses. The outcome preserves the arms race and raises questions about future negotiations.
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Local voices weigh in on Clemson football and college athletics
Larry Milton of Johns Island raises concerns about college sports as a distraction from academics. Berkeley Grimball of Porter-Gaud proposes a Designated Speaker for teams and college farm partnerships with pro franchises to shield schools from on-field remarks.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed hand written letters with full return addresses for publication. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Legibility is preferred and all letters are subject to space taste and libel checks.
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