Reading Fundamentals Urged To Lift Student Achievement
OUR VIEW argues that reading is foundational to learning and warns that declining scores reflect both schools and homes. It urges parents to read aloud, provide books, and limit screen time as studies show only two fifths of youth read well enough to understand a newspaper column.
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South Carolina
William Bennett
Education Testing Service
Alaskan Paradise Regained After Exxon Valdez Trial Flight
The former Exxon Valdez sailed through San Diego Bay for sea trials after a 30 million repair, while Valdez Alaska basks in blue skies and 60 degree temperatures. Mayor Lynn Chrystal praises the town’s beauty as cleanup crews and Exxon continue efforts, and scientists monitor long term marine impacts in Prince William Sound.
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Exxon
Prince William Sound
Valdez
Chrystal
Sound
Mother Nature
Patriot's View on Bush Decision Pressed by Readers
A reader writes in support of President Bush's Persian Gulf actions, saying there is no oil crisis but a bid to stop a mad man from threatening the economy and country. The writer notes pride in the military and belief in the cause.
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Bush
Saudi Arabia
Quayle
Hitler
United Nations
Iraq
Kuwait
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Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and readable form. Brief, to the point submissions are preferred and all letters may be edited or condensed for publication. Send to The Editor at Box 456, Aiken, S.C. for consideration.
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Public AIDS posters spark heated debate over blame and behavior
In a gruff column, a white heterosexual critic defends personal responsibility while clashing with Annie Philbin of Art Against AIDS Project. He questions experts’ claims, notes controversial transit posters, and argues for a factual message about risky behavior rather than broad blame.
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Ike
Annie Philbin
Ms. Philbin
Chicago
New York
U S Women Out Of Place In Warfare Debate
A provocative 1980s column argues against women in combat roles citing Middle East tensions, Moslem codes, and family costs. It contends coed military service strains Arab relations and warns of potential dangers if women are exposed to frontline duties.
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U.S
Woman's Liberation
Middle East
le East
Bush Vacation Critique and License Plate Debate
An opinion piece attacks President Bush for vacationing at the Summer White House while troops in the desert face danger. It questions leadership and war risks, urges visible action, and contrasts U S and Saddam Hussein. The column also notes South Carolina college entry exam standings and public reaction to new license plates showing a Carolina Wren and Maine lobster.
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South Carolina
Aeline Young
Charleston
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Maine
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