Editorial calls for passport to rights for 98 year old Eunice Stephens
A reader urges that the federal government grant a passport to Eunice Stephens, born 1910, a South Carolina resident and former teacher, arguing current birth certificate requirements are insufficient and a Jamaican family trip should not be blocked by bureaucratic error. The letter emphasizes citizenship, security, and common sense in government decisions.
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Eunice Stephens
Jamaica
Homeland Security
Ms. Stephens
Anderson County
Local readers split on Palin derision and school music fund
A Windsor resident mocks Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as a bimbo in a Letter to the Editor while praising USC Aiken for hosting a fundraiser with former Aiken Teen Town performers Harris Stewart and Jordan. Maria Gregory Taylor of Simpsonville thanks the Aiken Standard for publicity and requests an encore concert.
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Windsor
Alaska
Sarah Palin
USC Aiken
Memory Lane
Aiken High School
Banksia
Harris
Stewart
Jordan
Aiken
Aiken Standard Staff Contact and Roles
The notice lists staff positions including Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson for the Aiken Standard newspaper.
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Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
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Aiken's Makin' marks a successful 32nd year and 33rd plans
The note praises the 32nd Aiken's Makin festival and details planning for the 33rd on Sept 11-12, 2009 under Cindy Meares, Liz Neal, and Tim Conway. It thanks volunteers, Public Safety, and chamber staff, while highlighting behind the scenes work and improvements for future events.
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Liz Neal
Tim Conway
GOP Democrat differences highlighted in campaign rhetoric
The article contrasts Republican and Democratic candidates noting sharp differences in character and experience. It alleges Barack Obama has ties to communists, terrorists, racists and bigots and portrays his Chicago community organizer background and Rezko connections as central critique. Obama’s Illinois Senate record is described as voting present frequently, with a stated no on a key measure.
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CNN
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Sen. J. Strom Thurmond
Sen. Thurmond
Democratic Party
U.S. Senate
Joe Biden
Washington
John McCain
U.S. House
Good Ole Bay
Iraq
Obama
McCain
Sarah Palin
Alaska
Barack Obama
Good Ole Boy
America
Palin
Biden
Peter J. Seaha
Aiken
Chicago
Tony Rezko
Ilinois Senate
Letters to the Editor Guidance for Readers
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor under 200 words. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length. Send to Letters to the 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or email letters aikenstandard com or fax 648-6052.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
Letter to the editor questions hunger claims in Aiken County
A reader challenges the editorial on hunger in America, demanding statistical evidence. The letter critiques perceived overstatement, notes personal shopping observations, and urges publication of data on malnutrition deaths school meal programs and breakfast offerings.
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Aiken County
America
Wal- Mart
Fred’s
Kroger
Bi-Lo
Food Lion
Bureau of Vita Statistics
Bush plans to pull 8000 more troops from Iraq by February
The president outlined a plan to remove 8,000 combat and support troops from Iraq by February while Iraqi forces gain capacity to lead and win fights. In Cuba, Delia Oliveras, 64, describes the fury of Hurricane Ike as it tore the roof off her Camaguey home.
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Iraq
Bush
Delia Oliveras
Camaguey
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