Aiken Welcomes Katrina Evacuees With Open Hearts
The Aiken community shows its charity as evacuees arrive from the hurricane torn region seeking refuge. Residents offer homes, churches open doors, and local efforts like lemonade stands and blood drives demonstrate the town’s ready support amid ongoing disaster fallout. The piece urges continued welcome and unity.
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Vioxx case highlights drug risks and industry debate
The Watertown Daily Times editorial argues medicines balance rewards and risks and urges clear risk disclosure. It notes a Texas man's 2001 death after Merck's Vioxx and discusses penalties, doubt, and litigation while warning against harming the pharmaceutical system.
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Aiken Standard Contact Directory Update
Local newspaper staff directory lists Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Arthur T Zappa Ellen C Priest Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson with multiple positions and contact roles at the Aiken Standard. The publication lists editors publishers and department heads for newsroom production business and circulation.
Community relief drives open with open donations
Residents respond to relief efforts with donations at a drop-off point. The Green Boundary Club on Whiskey road hosts daily drives from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. as Aiken steps forward with generosity for long rebuilding.
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Foreign MS-13 gang threat seen near Washington malls
Column warns that the MS-13 gang has penetrated the Washington suburbs with violence and illegal immigration policy failures cited. It cites past machete attacks in Fairfax County and a wave of incidents from Target to cemeteries, noting government inaction and law enforcement concerns.
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Don Wells praised as community leader in Aiken letter
Chuck Drexelius writes that Don Wells welcomed him seven years ago and helped his painting business. He calls Don a professional, good man who loves his family and community and says City Council will keep Aiken the All American City.
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Desperate SOS from New Orleans as Katrina hits
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pleads for buses and resources for citizens in distress. Governor Kathleen Blanco warns lawbreakers that National Guard troops, hardened in Iraq, have arrived to enforce order.
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Republicans push Native Hawaiian status bill amid criticism
A group of Senate Republicans backs S. 147 to grant Native Hawaiian status with self governance rights, sparking concern over racial classifications and potential land and jurisdiction concessions. Bill sponsor Sen Akaka gains support from Stevens and others, while critics warn of separatist consequences and constitutional issues.
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