Buchanan Ponders Future Role in Campaign
Columnists Jack Germond and Jules Witcover note Buchanan’s waning support as he contemplates his place in the race. His moral campaigning framing contrasts with rising voter scrutiny after weak primaries. He tallies 21 percent in Washington, 15 in Nevada, 9 in California, with delegates under 10 percent toward San Diego.
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America
Washington
Nevada
California
San Diego
Senate
Bob Dole
Jack Germond
Jules Witcover
GOP Shameful On Guns as House Votes to Repeal Ban
Chicago Tribune condemns the House vote to repeal the federal ban on 19 assault weapons. The piece argues the move signals NRA influence, risks political fallout for Rep. Michael Flanagan, and obscures bipartisan progress on the budget and other issues while offering Clinton a talking point against gun violence.
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Washington
National Rifle Association
Kansas
Bob Dole
Clinton
Michael Flanagan
Chicago
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Aiken Standard Contact Details and Subscriptions
Aiken Standard provides location at 124 Rutland Drive and mailing P O Box 456, Aiken 29802. Office hours 8:90 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Subscribe via Phase call 549 8318. Delivery problems call 649 5915. Circulation hours 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm weekdays and 7:30 am weekends. Switchboard 648 2911. Fax 648 6052. Story ideas and publisher contact details included.
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Clinton's Spotty Track With The Courts
column argues Bill Clinton uses law and order rhetoric to appeal to Republicans while appointing liberal judges. It cites Judge Baer and others including Sarokin Mikva and Abner Mikva, predicting more liberal appointments if Clinton is re elected, and labels such judges as the Clintons' kind. The piece frames this as hypocrisy and a trend in Clinton era judiciary.
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Bill Clinton
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Clintons
Harold Baer
Clinton White House
Judge Baer
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New Jersey
H. Lee Sarokin
Judge Sarokin
Abner Mikva
Feder
Jimmy Carter
Supreme Court
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Lani Guinier
Robert Reich
Joycelyn Elders
Andre Agassi
Supreme Court to weigh case on English as official U S language
A column explores the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on making English the official language, noting English is not currently official and debating implications for government, culture, and everyday life in the United States.
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United States of America
Supreme Court
United States
Internal Revenue Service
U.S
Bob Packwood
Canton
el Bubba
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Arizona Crusaders
Scottsdale
Florida
Thanks Teachers and Drivers on Bus Safety
Reader letter praising teachers and bus drivers for dedication and safety. Calls out student misbehavior, urges parental discipline, notes potential bus incident, and highlights Kennedy On Stage event on March 25 as evidence of staff pride.
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Aiken Council backs land purchase for 24 acre park
The Aiken City Council approved funding to help the Aiken County Open Land Trust acquire land to complete a 24 acre park adjacent to Virginia Acres Park. The Land Trust and city will preserve the Woodward Tract with community support and future park needs in mind.
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Blaming the System in Education Pushes Back
A column argues that teachers and administrators blame the system for student struggles while noting most kids lack major drug or discipline issues. It contends parents strive under tough conditions and urges educators to own the problems or risk replacement by others.
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