Peru President Rescues Hostages in Lima Siege
Alberto Fujimori led a daring assault to free 72 hostages from the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima. The operation ended the standoff with hostages freed and rebels killed, though casualties were sustained and one hostage died. The San Diego Union-Tribune notes the principle of not negotiating is tested by civilian risk.
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Peru
Alberto Fujimori
Lima
Fujimori
San Diego Union-Tribune
Living Will Needs Ongoing Doctor Patient Talks
A George Washington University led study shows advance treatment directives often fail to reflect prognosis once ill and may not limit aggressive care. Experts urge regular reassessment of living wills as conditions change and advocate ongoing, honest doctor patient conversations to align care with wishes.
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George Washington University
Joanne Lynn
Washington press overreacts to Clinton era scandals
A lengthy critique argues that media coverage of Whitewater, Travelgate, Filegate, Foster death, and related fund raising inflates the significance of alleged malfeasance. It cautions against labeling every issue as Watergate era scale and urges clearer, evidence based reporting.
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Richard M. Nixon
United States
White House
Clintons
Travelgate
Watergate
The Upward Call From The Depths By Aiken Baptist Pastor
The writer, pastor of Aiken's First Baptist Church, reflects on loss and resilience using anecdotes from John Wooden and other figures. He argues life is about growth, not wins, urging readers to cry out from the depths and look up for hope and faith. The message champions the upward call as a glorious use of the human voice.
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Webster Hubbell
Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Justice Department
White House
UCLA
John Wooden
Martinsville
Indiana
Wauk
Neeaesual
the Writer
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Aiken editorile letter opposes Witherspoon bill on home rule
William M. Shepherd, Aiken County administrator, criticizes Rep. Witherspoon for a bill that could alter home rule by county government. He argues the proposal needs cleaning up and could undermine local budgeting and county functions. He credits the South Carolina Association of Counties for opposing the measure and urges addressing issues locally. The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor.
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Carl Langley
Langley
Rep. Witherspoon
Horry County
General Assembly
Mr. Witherspoon
Mr. Langley
South Carolina Association of Counties
Barnwell
Aiken County
Witherspoon
William M. Shepherd
Aiken
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Ellen C. Priest
Otto C. Lee
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Sue S. Brown
Washington
Jack Germond and
Jules Witcover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Nixon
FBI
Vincent Foster
Arkansas
Foster
Whitewater
Kenneth Starr
Clinton White House
Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan
al Gore
Maggie Williams
Hillary Clinton
Democratic National Committee
Williams
Fred W. Andrea
England
David Rigert
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Editorial
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