Florida State Joins the ACC in Historic Expansion
Our view argues Florida State University accepts the ACC invitation as the ninth member, boosting football power and TV prospects while signaling potential expansion. The piece notes FSU’s Metro ties, Clemson rivalry, and risks for South Carolina if SEC excludes the Gamecocks.
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Metro Conference
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FDA says bovine growth hormone poses no human health risk
The FDA released its data during review showing no evidence of health risk from milk from cows treated with BGH. It found BGH not toxic, digested in humans, and not affecting milk nutrition or levels, while critics offer none beyond fear, led by dairy industry interests seeking higher productivity and price protections.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Europe
United States
Brinkley TV debate sparks questions about wardrobe sources
The letter questions whether Sam Donaldson wears a foreign made wig and whether Fritz Hollings wears a Korean made suit after Brinkley’s September 16 interview. The writer urges Brinkley to pursue exposed truths on national TV.
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David Brinkiey
Sam Donaldson
Fritz Hollings
Sam
Fritz
Brinkley
Aiken Standard Letters Policy Notice
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with the writer’s full address. Letters should be readable and preferably typewritten. Brief, to the point pieces are preferred and all submissions may be edited or condensed. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Don’t Drop Out Lee A Cautionary Teacher’s Plea
A former teacher reflects on Lee a sixth grader who grew into a cautionary tale about dropping out. The piece urges reentry into school or pursuit of a GED, highlighting missed opportunities, future jobs, and the burden of working without a diploma. It calls for Lee to contact the school and emphasizes school as a must for a better future.
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Lee
Aiken
Justice Department
Schoo
Is America The Last Super Power
In a New York City essay the author argues America is the world’s only remaining Super Power after the Cold War. The piece contends that no European country or Japan can replace U.S. leadership, citing the Persian Gulf crisis as proof and praising President George H. W. Bush for decisive action. It notes Europe’s consensus politics and Germany, France, and Japan taking time to contribute fully while America bears the burden of world order.
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Soviet Union
Japan
Germany
Europe
Russia
Saddam
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Bush
Cheney Fires Air Force Chief of Staff Dugan
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney ousted four star General Michael J. Dugan amid accusations of poor judgment. Dugan, a Vietnam War combat flyer, had urged massive air attacks against Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein and his Kuwait invasion.
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Defense
Dick Cheney
Air Force
Michael J. Dugan
Dugan
Iraq
Kuwait
NASA’s waning vigor amid space race nostalgia
The piece argues NASA lost some spark since the moon landing era. Space shuttles fail to launch, telescopes misfocus, and a satellite blacks out near Venus. It cites waning mission drive and glamor that energized the agency during the space race years.
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