Editorial tribute honors Paul Knox education legend
Paul Knox a longtime North Augusta educator died April 1 at age 96. He shaped local schools from 1926, became superintendent in 1928, and guided growth during the Savannah River Site expansion. Friends recall his dedication to character in schooling and his assistance to students, with honors including a Wofford and Beech Island clubs, and scholarships named after him.
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Paul Knox
North Augusta
Bill Gallman
Aiken County
Knox
W. Hammond Burkhalter
Area School Board
Burkhalter
Wofford College
University of South Carolina
Peabody College
Wofford
North Augusta Lions Club
Beech Island Agriculture Club
Grace United Methodist Church
Sertoma
Paul and
Katherine Knox
Pamplin
Smoking act a must for teens and tougher tobacco limits
Senate sponsors from Rhode Island Iowa and Florida back the KIDS Act to raise cigarette prices by 1.50 over two years, tighten penalties for failing teen reduction targets, and give federal nicotine regulation with limited liability. The AIDS Act echoes White House aims and strengthens anti smoking leverage against Big Tobacco.
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John Chafee
Rhode Island
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Bob Graham
Florida
Sen. McCain
Big Tobacco
Detroit Free Press
Clinton criticised for private moments amid harassment case
Myriam Marquez reviews the Paula Jones civil suit against President Clinton, noting the fragile proof of harassment, the money trails from conservative groups to Starr's probe, and the nation’s fatigue with the scandal. She argues Clinton should have settled to spare a made for television freak show.
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William Jefferson Clinton
Africa
Hope
America
Clinton
Paula Corbin Jones
Jones
Arkansas
Paula
Rutherford Institute
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Polls Push Starr Probe Toward Quick End Says White House
Three new opinion polls show most Americans want Kenneth Starr's inquiry wrapped up. The White House backs ending investigations, arguing public mood should not drive policy, while noting lasting questions remain about White House interference and probe scope.
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Washington
Kenneth Starr
White House
Clinton
Paula Jones
Ken Starr
Baloney
Starr
Whitewater
Pepperdine
Too Much Information on Politics Says Rooney
Andy Rooney argues the nation overexposes political affairs with Clinton and the Lewinsky scandal dominating coverage. He notes public opinion grows from quick takes and media pressure, while officials deserve time to think and decide on facts, not public chatter. He cites media culture and asks for more air for thoughtful judgment.
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Ginsburg
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D.C
Washington
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Pblic
Josh Billings
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