Voices warn of power abuse in Clinton era
The piece links Watergate era crimes to current Clinton administration issues. It cites James McDougal predicting Hillary Clinton could face Whitewater scrutiny and mentions calls for examining abuses labeled as Gates and similar controversies. The author argues public trust remains low in officials.
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Clinton
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Hillary Clinton
Arkansas
James McDougal
Hillary
Kenneth Starr
Whitewater
Little Rock
McDougal
House Judiciary Committee
Baptists clash over Disney boycott and family values
The Southern Baptist Convention calls for a boycott of Disney and its family attractions over policies on same sex partners and Ellen's coming out, while critics say the move oversteps and Disney still offers strong family entertainment. The Advocate notes the debate in Baton Rouge.
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Disney
Southern Baptist Convention
Red Cross
ABC
Ellen
Disney Co
The
Advocate
Baton Rouse
Kerrey Contemplates 2000 Run on Entitlements Reform
Senator Bob Kerrey of Nebraska resurfaces as a potential 2000 Democratic challenger to Al Gore. He backs raising Medicare eligibility to 67 and means testing health payments, risking clashes with the elderly and labor unions while promoting a broader progressive vision. He argues the party lost direction and says he may run again without late planning.
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al Gore
Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Kerrey
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American Association of Retired Persons
Afl-Cio
Aiready
Gore
House
Dick Gephardt
Clinton
New Hampshire
Letters to the Editor guidance and examples from a local paper
A local newspaper explains how it selects letters to publish, noting bias toward local writers and timely, topical pieces. It mentions readers’ preference for brief letters, the need for readable handwriting or typed text, and that letters should be signed with contact details for questions.
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Ohio
God
Jerry Choate
Allstate Insurance
Northbrook
Remembering Alex Beasley Aiken lawyer and churchman dies
Alex Beasley died at his home on June 20 after a four year cancer battle. Aiken mourns a loving husband father and friend and a respected lawyer and active church member who served as vestryman at St. Thaddeus and was praised by colleagues and friends for integrity and faith. Funeral services drew a large crowd at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church and at Aiken Memorial Gardens.
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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Aiken Memorial Gardens
Susan
Alex
Frederick Alexander Beasley
Salley
Percy Beasley
Aiken
Aiken High
Duke
Navy
University of South Carolina Law School
Federal
Atlanta
Susan McGarity
Robert Johnson
James L. Bland
Aiken County
M. Anderson Griffith
Beasley
South Carolina
Edisto Beach
St.Thaddeus
Michael Rowell
Father Rowell
Bud Coward
Alex Iseasley
Mr. Coward
Letters to the Editor for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send brief letters with the writer’s signature and mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial@ascescape.r. all letters may be edited and condensed.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Secescape.net
Ane Aumen Oranaara
Aiken Standard
S.C
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