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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1989

Page

4

Chris Evert retires with grace after storied career

Our view lauds Chris Evert for decades of dignified play and sportsmanship. From a prodigy at 15 to a record career with Wimbledon, French, Australian, and U S Open titles, she combined fierce competitiveness with grace, earning lasting applause from fans and peers.

Chris Evert Evert Kiplinger Steffi Graf Zina Garrison

Letters to the Editor address franchise, cheer tryouts, and public behavior

The page contains three letters criticizing an exclusive franchise for SCE&G, a parent protest about North Augusta High cheerleader tryouts and a popular vote controversy, and a judgment on Willar Hightower’s response to student riots. The writers urge fairness, accountability, and responsible actions from officials and leaders.

North Augusta Aiken County Area Two Dee- Dee Howard North Augusta High School Ms. Howard Mr. Nobles Aid DeeDee Howard Midland Valley Board of Education

Writing to the Editor in The Aiken Standard

The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and legible contact. Brief, to the point submissions are preferred and subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.

Aiken Standard Aiken Aiken, S.C

War on Drugs Deepens a D-Day Visual in Bush Era Debate

Milton Friedman argues against harsher drug policies in the Wall Street Journal. He contends legalization would fuel crime and corruption, while supporters say the nation must fight the drug scourge with strong measures. The piece frames a polarized national mood and questions whether a decisive victory is possible.

Bush Milton Friedman William Bennett Eisenhower Vietnam Friedman Bennett Wall Street Journal Dr. Friedman William F. Buckley Baltimore Pete Hamill Joe Sobran Mr. Bennett America Colombia U.S Washington Benedict Arnold Marion Barry New York South America Mario Cuomo George Bush Bill Bennett Mekong Delta

Clarification on Buchanan column mention of Freddie Richmond

The column notes a misread line claiming Freddie Richmond was ruined by a gay scandal involving murder. Police ruled Richmond’s death in his apartment as self-inflicted. Buchanan regrets any implication of direct responsibility from the phrasing.

Patrick Buchanan Freddie Richmond Mr. Richmond Mr. Buchanan

Van de Kamp Uses Abortion Issue In California Governor Race

Democratic AG John Van de Kamp frames abortion as a privacy right threatened by a crime crackdown ballot measure. He ties ethics reform and term limits to his bid against Dianne Feinstein, while clashing with the California District Attorneys Association over language and backing from Pete Wilson. The tactic aims to tap rising abortion rights sentiment and influence the June ballot qualification.

OS Angeles California John van de Kamp San Francisco Dianne Feinstein van de Kamp California District Attorneys Association Pete Wilson Sac Santa Barbara Clint Reilly Feinstein Kathy Calso State Democratic Party

Miss America Rebrands As Non Beauty Pageant

The Miss America pageant moves away from swimsuit emphasis toward personal growth with 40 percent talent judging and 15 percent for swimsuits and gowns. Leonard Horn frames the change as a broader competition, while judges include Don ald Trump and Mike Schmidt, signaling a shift from traditional beauty criteria.

Leonard Horn Associated Press Thad Horn Donald Trump Monumental Philadelphia Phillies Mike Schmidt Schmidt Chopin America Atlantic City

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Chris Sce&g Frank N. Sorgee Vaucluse Rd P.O Willar Hightower Buffalo Room Virginia Beach Scott B. Hunter John F. Boyette II Melanie L. Arney Sue S. Brown Ellen C. Priest Phyllis R. Carpenter Patrick J. Buchanan Jack W. Germond Jules Witcover Arlo Smith
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