Sumter scandal revisited as Lawson pleads guilty
Editorial argues for harsher penalties and retirement forfeiture for public thieves after Ellison Lawson Jr. admits involvement in multi million dollar embezzlement tied to Sumter School District. It laments betrayal by educators and urges legislative reform to deter future theft and protect taxpayers.
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Sumter
Ellison Lawson Jr
Lawson
Joe Klein
Klein
Markley Dennis
Bahamas
Gore proposes sweeping reform to curb campaign money
Vice President Al Gore outlined a novel plan at Marquette University to combat big money in politics. He called for financing congressional campaigns from a roughly $7 billion endowment and for broadcasters to provide free air time to candidates.
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al Gore
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Gore
Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
Washington tax talks spark Fresh debate on reform details
Washington struggles over tax reform with GOP and Democratic camps split on how to proceed. Archer calls for root removal of the code, while Armey backs a flat tax and Bush favors rate cuts. Democrats differ on credits and spending, as studies show a shrinking federal tax burden for most families.
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Bill Archer
House
Ways and ‘Means Committee
Houston
Belo Corp
Capital Conversation
Archer
Dick Armey
GOP
George W. Bush
Clinton
al Gore
Bill Bradley
Washington Post
Congressional Budget Office
Conservative
Tax Foundation
Letter urges strict litter laws to beautify South Carolina
A reader commends enforcing litter laws as hard penalties and cleanup duties. She urges fines and mandatory on road cleanup to deter repeat littering and protect South Carolina’s beauty.
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South Carolina
Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
Brief letters are welcome with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken S C or sent by email to editorial duesouth.net and tax letters to 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Editorial
Duesouth.net
Movie ratings expose limits of guidance for parents
The Wichita Eagle notes CARA ratings may omit film specifics, urging parents to research films themselves. It cites examples like A Few Good Men and Saving Private Ryan, contrasts vague notes with explicit details, and suggests using CARA and trusted reviewers while acknowledging gaps in online listings.
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Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
CARA
Wwwfilmratings.com
Jack Nicholson
Private Ryan
Los Angeles
America
Lara
Wichita Eagle
Bob
Joe Bob Briggs
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Dallas Morning News
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Knight Ridder Service
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