Baseball's Return After Strike Draws Mixed Reactions
Baseball resumes on April 26 after a season disrupted by a players strike. Replacement players filled gaps, one Braves hopeful died in a holdup during spring training, and a shortened 144 game schedule is set. Cal Ripken Jr. chases Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record as fans weigh the sport's sacrifices and future viability.
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Letters To The Editor On Ireland Aid And Global Conflicts
A reader critiques U S aid to Ireland and other nations arguing aid fuels turmoil. They reference Gerry Adams and Arafat, question U S involvement in Bosnia Croatia Somalia Rwanda Haiti and others, and note ongoing conflicts from Northern Ireland to Korea and Japan. The letter expresses skepticism toward foreign policy and perceived double standards.
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Letters Policy and Historic War Reflections in Aiken
The Aiken Standard describes letters to the editor requirements including signature and contact details. The reader comments question wartime outcomes and future peace, recalling 1939 events and mass deaths, and warning Ireland or the U.S. to beware.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists mailing address P O Box 456 and 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802 with switchboard 648 2311 and fax 648 6052 Hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday to Friday and delivery by 5 p m weekdays 7 a m Saturday 8 a m Sunday Subscription rates are shown for 1 3 6 and 12 months with prices for print and mail options The publication began in 1867 and is published by Aiken Communications Inc
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Specter Faces Uphill Battle After 1996 Campaign Kickoff
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes Arlen Specter entered the 1996 race amid hype but with weak polling. Specter struggles to redefine his bid against Pete Wilson and other rivals, facing questions over abortion, tax policy, and alignment with the Christian right.
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Gingrich Exploits Press To Sell Contract With America
The article argues Newt Gingrich and the Republican majority have masterfully used media to sell the Contract with America as a mandate rooted in public sentiment. It notes limited Senate progress, rising criticism of Gingrich’s ethics coverage, and compares current press attention to past political battles.
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