World Series drama crowns upstart Marlins over Indians
The 1990s era Fall Classic featured the Florida Marlins led by Wayne Huizenga’s spending and Cuban exile Livan Hernandez as MVP, edging the Cleveland Indians in seven dramatic games. Jim Leyland finally won the big one while Mike Hargrove’s Indians faced bitter postseason toil, and Hernandez reunited with his mother amid Castro politics back home.
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Pressure from business drives Clinton China visit
Jiang Zemin seeks respect legitimacy and a lifted 12 year ban on US nuclear tech transfer during his White House state dinner and New York trip. American firms push for access huge market 1.2 billion people with fast growth while deals totaling about 4 billion in commitments shape a one sided trade relation and risk US security amid missile and nuclear transfers to Iran North Korea.
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Letters on annexation and SPCA policies spark community debate
Readers oppose Aiken annexation outside city limits and recount negative SPCA experiences with adoption rules. They reference Jane Leonard's Oct 19 letter and critique campaign finance reform proposals, suggesting primaries be eliminated and voter knowledge testing. The letters express frustration with governance and animal welfare practices.
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Murphy shaped St Thaddeus Aiken era and Mead Hall rise
The Rev. George H. Murphy arrived as rector in 1954 amid Savannah River Plant growth and Cold War tensions. He recruited notable guests, persuaded the Mead family to donate The Pillars for Mead Hall, founded a Daughters of the King chapter, opened the Thrift House and a diocesan book store, and is remembered as a dynamic force in one of the valley’s oldest Episcopal congregations.
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Kennedy Middle School Students Back Support for Ms. Baker
A letter from Kennedy Middle School students praises teacher Karen Baker as fun and fair. They describe clear rules, options for tardiness consequences, and express desire for her return while noting 31 signatories.
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Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters from readers and requires the writer’s signature, mailing address, daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial@scescape.net.
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