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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1998

Page

4

Quotes and statements from varied figures spark debate

A compilation of remarks from politicians judges doctors and a museum official covers debate rights video poker tactics medical solvency legal rulings a murder suit and a family portrait. Notable names include Sen Tom Moore Sen Greg Ryberg Judge William Keesley Dr Andrew McCullough Rep Lindsey Graham Col Beasley and Miss America Gracen. The collection touches on controversy politics health and a tribute photo.

White sermon sparks debate on race and welfare state

Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White stunned Wisconsin lawmakers with a 60 minute sermon on morality sexuality and race. He characterized racial groups praising Black culture structure among Whites and Asian creativity. Critics called the remarks offensive while supporters argued he echoed multiculturalism myths. The piece links his views to broader state policy and debates over government redistribution and unity in diversity.

Washington Reggie White Green Bay Packers Wisconsin Japan White Tiger Woods Clinton Bill Lam Lee i@ court California Uncle Sam

Secrecy in South Carolina FOIA sparks debate over openness

Gov Beasley and Commerce head push secrecy for government subsidies to attract business, arguing safeguards exist. Critics recall Air South and Holderman failures, urging contracts to remain public after deals close to allow accountability and informed judging of public officials. The House Judiciary Committee weighs a compromise: secrets limited to negotiations until a deal is done, then public. The Sun News notes sex education failures and rising sexually transmitted diseases in the state.

South Carolina David Beasley Robert Royall State Commerce Department Beasley Royall FOIA Air South Jim Holderman University of South Carolina Holderman Drew House Judiciary Committee Jim Klauber Greenwood Klauber Columbia

Community letter laments crime and supports local shop hit

A reader vents about rising crime after Jean Nettes Variety Corner in Graniteville was robbed and vandalized. The writer links fear, price rises, and insurance to crime, urges tips to police, and praises a 10 year old girl Stephanie L Quill for honesty. The piece calls the community to take back their streets and support honest workers amid personal health crises.

Jeannette Graniteville Firestone Bridgestone Avondale SKF Aiken Standard Stephanie L. Quill Warrenville Augusta Chronicle Earth God Jesus

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