Bush's push for multilateral Iraqi action
Chicago Tribune argues Bush’s UN speech shifted global stance on Saddam Hussein. Nations like Egypt and Jordan supported inspections. Saudi Arabia offered bases if UN authorized. Russia warned of consequences for noncompliance. The piece notes coalition-building and the value of multilateralism, while acknowledging unilateral options can drive cooperation.
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Bush
United Nations
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Washington
Russia
Egypt
Jordan
Hussein
Colin Powell
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
United States
Kuwait
George W. Bush
Husein
Chicago Tribune
Aiken Standard Staff Credit Line Misprint Clarified
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and editor Jeffrey B. Wallace listed in error. Advertising director Art Zappa and business manager Ellen C. Priest corrected as primary contacts. Public note issued by the paper’s management counters misattribution and confirms current duties.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Great Clitoridectomy Hoax Exposed by Political Activists
The piece recounts a 1999 to 2000 fiction of Adelaide Abankwah later revealed as Regina Norman Dawson, who sought asylum claiming fear of female genital mutilation. It details involvement of Gloria Steinem Hillary Clinton and others, authorities’ fraud charges, and the influence of media and activists on asylum policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Steinem
Julia Roberts
Hillary Clinton
Adelaide ‘Abankwah
Abankwah
Ghana
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York City
2Nd Circuit Court of Appeals
Manhattan
Steinem
INS
Adelaide Abankwah
Regina Norman Dawson
Danson
Washington Post
Montgomery
Dawson
I. Jay Fredman
America
Chuck Schumer
Letters praise local efforts and fire response in Aiken
Readers commend Steve Hale's article on youngsters baseball and praise the city’s support for Lolita Ashley’s idea with help from Capt Richard Ashley and city departments. They also thank GVW volunteers for fighting a Granitt eville woods fire and urge recognition for all responders.
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Steve Hale
Lolita Ashley
Guardian
Richard Ashley
Scott Webster
Aiken
Graniteville
GVW
Pete Frommer
David Turno
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Forestry Service
Lying down while driving prompts safety concern in Aiken
James Bouknight Jr. of Aiken writes about an increasing number of young drivers lying down behind the steering wheel while driving and using a cell phone. He urges action by Public Safety, Sheriff, and Highway Patrol to enforce laws ensuring drivers have a clear view.
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Aiken
James Bouknight Jr
Fly The American Flag Proudly In Aiken Windows
Aiken observers note improper display of the US flag in windows. The guidance cites Title 4 of the Flag and Seal statute stating the union should be to the observer's left when the flag is displayed horizon tally or vertically and in windows the blue field should be to the left of the observer in the street.
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Aiken
Millbrook Elementary students run book drive for literacy
Millbrook Elementary School thanks its students and families for donating over 1 500 books to child care centers 4K programs and other agencies serving young children. Laura Christenbury organized the drive with many staff and students aiding sorting counting and boxing efforts.
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Millbrook Elementary
Millbrook
Laura Christenbury
Aiken County
Kristenbury
Brittany Rodgers
Tara Yochum
Shalissa Harris
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Reaters
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Frank Rottier
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