York lid lifted as two convicts in 1969 shooting case
In York Pennsylvania the long battle over a 1969 race related shooting death nears closure as two of ten charged admit guilt or are convicted. Lillie Belle Allen died in the riot era city while riding with relatives and a white officer Henry Schaad was killed days earlier.
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Aiken
Letters to the Editor policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor including brief length, signature, mailing and daytime home phone numbers for verification, editing rights, and a cap of one letter per 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints. It provides sending addresses, email, and fax details for submission.
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Publisher and staff names listed for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard credits publisher Scott B. Hunter and a full staff roster including editor Jeffrey B. Wallace art director Zappa and production leaders Ellen Priest Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates and others such as Scot Newcom ystems manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson in a formal masthead note.
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Education spending doubts fuel Democratic critique of schools
Democrats argue that high federal spending on education has not improved outcomes. DOE figures show rising costs with only 32 percent of fourth graders proficient in math and 88 percent of reading-weak students from minority groups. An ALEC study questions links between inputs and outputs and advocates parental choice to boost scores.
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Mass Transit Proposal Advocated for Aiken City and County
A letter argues for a public mass transit system to ease Whiskey Road congestion and growth sprawl. It critiques Best Friend Express as federally funded for seniors and the handicapped, not general public use, citing high costs and limited coverage. The writer urges collaboration with North Augusta and a central depot, plus better cable service options for Aiken residents.
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Stray Animals in Downtown Aiken Prompt Concern
A resident details ongoing stray animal issues in downtown Aiken including dogs and cats, cites limited funding for Animal Control, and urges action to curb breeding and improve services. The writer, Victoria Foulkes, asks why no better internet service exists and calls for timely solution to prevent worsening conditions.
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Lloyd Kennedy Charter School urged to raise achievement
Mary S Suber writes that the Lloyd Kennedy Charter School faces discipline and achievement challenges. She praises smaller classes and individualized attention as ways to narrow the gap and urges community support and volunteer effort to reinforce standards and improve student outcomes.
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