Oklahoma Curtain Falls on Ninth Annual Diabetes Benefit
The Aiken County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association netted a record 13500 from nine performances of Oklahoma. Cast and crew from Evans Georgia to Allendale contributed, with director Clarence Jolly applauded for attracting talent and volunteers. The fundraiser, with near sellouts, has raised over 50000 for diabetes work and praised local talent.
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Curly
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North Augusta
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Carl Peeples
Columbia
Guy Ferguson
Allendale
Aiken
The
Diabetes Association
Thought For Today Quote on Straw Votes by O Henry
A noted quip from O Henry notes that a straw vote reveals only the direction of the prevailing air. The remark highlights how informal polls can mislead about true opinions and outcomes.
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O. Henry
Christians and Evolution in Schools Debate Guidance
Dear reader, the issue is highly controversial with legal implications, but the core disagreement is faith versus secular science. Emphasize that life has meaning since God created the world, and teach children to show Christ’s love in disagreement while standing firm when facing opposing views.
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DR. Graham
C.N.J
God
Christ
Randy Andy and the mustique romance sparks royal scrutiny
Ashley Cooper critiqued Prince Andrew and Kathleen Stark amid a Caribbean vacation scandal. The piece notes public fascination with royal indiscretions and mocks the couple's secrecy, referencing Buckingham Palace and media pursuit, while including local Charleston commentary on Grace's real estate.
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Andy
Koo Stark
Buckingham Palace
Andrew
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible preferably typed and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29801.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
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S.C
Guest Editorial Leftist Ladies Auxiliary
The Sacramento Union column blasts NOW calling it the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Left and mocks its funding of Democrats. It notes NOW spent $2 million supporting Democratic candidates while opposing GOP women such as Reps Fenwick Johnson and Mahler. It coins NO WHERE as a biting acronym critique.
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Patrick Buchanan
National Organization For Women
The
Sacramento Union
Sputnik myth and the space race hysteria analyzed
The 25th anniversary of Sputnik I sparked reflections on the era’s panic over a supposed missile gap. The author argues the fear was false, noting Soviet tech lag, forged data, and a long term chain of policies from arms cuts to tech transfers that shaped Cold War dynamics.
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Sputnik
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Stuart Symington
Washington Post
New York Times
James Gavin
Space
United States
U.S
Symms: Idaho’s fresh Senate firebrand at work in Washington
The piece profiles Sen. Steve Symms, Idaho’s freshman senator elected 1980 on a pledge to curb spending and cut taxes. It highlights his rapid rise on the Budget and Finance committees, his work on estate tax reform, postal reform ideas, and a stance against gun bans. It credits him with shepherding the Federal Aid Highway Act and notes his Marine background and long Congressional tenure.
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Symms
Idaho
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Illinois
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