Noted author quote on God's knowledge of great men
Mary Austin, American novelist and playwright (1868 1934) reflects on divine awareness of great men noting uncertainty over how God regards them during their lifetimes. The line reveals Austin's philosophical view on fate and meaning.
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Mary Hunter Austin
Chile Declassification Project Reveals Pinochet Links
Editorial notes newly released CIA files tied Augusto Pinochet to the 1974 Letelier assassination in Washington. It highlights fake Paraguayan passports for Chilean agents, Contreras as a CIA informant, and CIA destruction of its file. The piece urges openness and warns against trusting shady allies.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Chile
Augusto Pinochet
Orlando ‘Etelier
Washington, D.C
Clinton
CIA
National Security Archive
Administration
Pinochet
Letelier
Gen
Manuel Contreras
Contreras
United States
Vladimiro Montesinos
Peru
Montesinos
Dark side of medical trials risks unreported harms
The Indianapolis Star notes growing concerns over clinical trials ignoring rules, failing to report adverse reactions, and not fully informing participants. Adil Shamoo argues federal researchers shirk injury and death reporting, urging Congress to boost oversight to protect research volunteers.
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Adil Shamoo
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Congress
Indianapolis Star
End of life care debated by Midwest bioethics leader
Editorial summary of Myra Christopher and the Pathways to Improved End of Life Care project. Describes three elderly men cases, hospice roles, and the push for home death, palliative care training, and Caring Conversations to ease dying. Kansas City Star notes observer insights and practical steps.
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Myra Christopher
Midwest Bioethics Center
Kansas City
Christopher
Midwest
Letters Election as American as Mom and apple pie
A reader rebukes political discourse and media figures noting election talk, insults Bush and Gore comparisons, and lampoons Hollywood and TV culture. The letter defends American traditions, laments punditry, and calls for resilience amid partisan debate.
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Standard
Carl Langley
Hitler
Stalin
Windy City
Bill Daley
Hairlines Creations
Florida
Warren Christopher
Gov. Bush
Jim Wells
al Gore
World Wrestling Federation
Harry H. Woodward Jr
Aiken
Letters to the Editor Contact Details
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard provide a mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and contact options including email and a fax number for letter submissions.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
8.C
Swallace
Duesouth
Premature exultation marks post election drama
The piece critiques Bush vs Gore after Florida certification, noting premature crowning by Katherine Harris and Bush’s self appointed victory claim. It discusses court battles, political maneuvering, and calls for patience as recounts and legal actions unfold amid national scrutiny.
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Bush
Dick Cheney
Dubya
Air Force One
Florida
White House
al Gore
Dame Harris
Gore
Bush &Co
Cheney
Dasenie
Vick Geonarat
Jimmy Carter
Bob Strauss
Dems
Republic
New York
Mario Cuomo
Harris
Tammy Baker
Marie Antoinette
Palm Beach County
David Boies
Palm Beach
Miami, Dade
Joe Lieberman
Martin Sheen
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