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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1996
Page
4
Columnists Jack Germond and Jules Witcover debate the costs of independent counsels. They note Republicans attacked Lawrence Walsh’s Iran Contra probe while Democrats cite Kenneth Starr’s Whitewater spending. They ask if tighter limits on prosecutions are needed given government spending.
The piece notes a clash between Republicans and the Clinton White House over budget promises and entitlement reform with a focus on a seven year, seven billion dollar provision expanding Social Security benefits by raising the retirement earnings limit. It cites Clinton proposals from 1992 and the 1994 Contract with America as context.
Local newspaper contact details include location at 124 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 hours on weekdays and weekends subscription and delivery hotlines with numbers 549 5315 649 5315 and circulation hours limited weekdays evenings and weekend mornings editors reach lines 648 2311 and publisher line 648 2311 for inquiries and service.
The piece argues the real breakthrough came from David Kaczynski, Ted’s brother, not the FBI. It notes FBI missteps after Waco and Ruby Ridge, questions the triumph narrative, and portrays the family’s quiet sacrifice and moral dilemma amid media glare.
New York analysts warn many baby boomers face tighter finances as 65 looms. While 17 percent hold 100000 to 1 million and 2 percent exceed 1.5 million, two in five owe more than they own and many cannot survive 90 days without work. Experts urge trimming life insurance and delaying reliance on Social Security.
An interdenominational service titled God with us will be held at Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene in Clearwater on May 2 at 7 pm featuring a community mass choir and orchestra. Polly Walker is local chairperson and can be contacted at 648-7068 for more information.
Aiken educators claim home schooling groups raise test scores using Iowa standards and say 77th percentile vs public school 50th. They oppose House bill H 3544 forcing SCAIHS into public system, note lack of evidence of harm and legislative haste. Authors James M. Sutherland and Rebekah E. Sutherland urge board feedback.
The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor and asks writers to include a signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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