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