Noriega in Panama faces renewed turmoil amid dissent
Our view argues that Manuel Noriega remains dangerous and vulnerable as a military revolt fails. U S hesitation favors diplomacy over force while the regime relies on loyalty to suppress opposition and avert direct canal disruption. The piece urges measured action and OAS diplomacy to end the Noriega era.
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Manuel Noriega
Florida
Cuba
Nicaragua
Noriega
Hemisphere
Washington
Bush
United States
U.S
Panama Canal
Letters From Readers Highlight Local Rain Damage And Detention Center Concerns
Readers protest city responses to September rain and describe extensive damage to Harry's Bakery and Quick As A Wink dry cleaners. They demand drain upgrades and note unsafe conditions at the Aiken County Detention Center. Other letters thank volunteers aiding Hugo relief in McClellanville.
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Powers That Be
Harry Culbert
Harry
Aiken
Max A
Aiken County Detention Center
Thomas Newman
Hampton Ave
N.E
County
McClellanville
Hugo
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The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten. Brief, to the point submissions are preferred and subject to editing. Send to The Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Two George Bushes emerge in White House pattern
A provocative critique notes two Bush personas the rhetoric driven talker and the cautious policy maker. It argues the presidency blends Reaganesque speeches with restrained action evident in Panama education and anti drug policies and questions which Bush operates at any moment.
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Ashington
George Bushes
White House
Bush
Jimmy Carter
Latin America
Legion
Burning Tree Club Ruling Triggers Tax Sanctions Over Women
In Maryland a court upheld a ruling forcing Burning Tree golf club to admit women or pay higher property taxes, with similar penalties for clubs that allocate tee times or facilities by gender. Critics urge the Supreme Court to end this chapter of discrimination while supporters defend private association rights and historical traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Burning Tree
Supreme Court
Stuart Comstock-Gay
ACLU
Jennifer Burdick
State Commission On Human Relations
America
Country Club
Selma Bridge
Unesco
Pete Cook
Arnold Palmer
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Montgomery County
Charlie Halleck
Ike
Secret Service
Bob Jones University
South Carolina
Bob Jones
Genesis
Reagan
Jefferson
Notable Southern city views and hurricane chatter
A columnist reflects on Bill Bryson's praise of Savannah and Charleston, notes Charleston's poststorm look likening it to a golf course, laments timber losses, and recalls a Florida Virgin Islands storm tale. The piece also includes a vignette about Hugo's impact and a brief beach anecdote about faith and a stranger.
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America
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Stewart
Fred McMurray
Henry Fonda
Walter Brennan
Mickey Rooney
Deanna Durban
Bill Bryson
John Swagerty
The
Arizona Republic
Swagerty
United States
Bryson
Savannah
U.S
Charleston
Hugo
Ann Leland
Thomas Barnes
U.S. Virgin Islands
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Secretary of State
James Baker
Organization of American States
Laura
Richard Shelly
Mert
Rock
Mike Hoxie
David Horne
New Covenant Praise Church
Central Baptist Church
Frances Bell
Lois Bell
Methodist Church
James McClellan
Baker St. McClellanville
John F. Boyette III
Melanie L. Arney
Sue S. Brown
Scott B. Hunter
Ellen C. Priest
Phyllis R. Carpenter
Panama
Marlin Fitzwater
Elliott Abrams
inter-American Affairs
Virginia
Paul Peterson
Harvard University
Peterson
Europe
Poland
Hungary
Solidarity
Lech Walesa
Bush Twins
George Bush
John Mitchell
Nixon
Mitchell
James McCartney
Knight-Ridder Service
Patrick J. Buchanan
Malcolm X
Ashley Cooper
Austin Mackenfuss
Appenee Wal
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