Campaign finance reform chances rely on public pressure
The piece argues that hearings on soft money in the 1996 elections will fail without strong public momentum. It compares Sen. Thompson’s hearings to the Nixon Watergate inquiry, noting Thompson’s flat delivery lacks Ervin’s charisma and a compelling story. It urges clear, blunt explanations of money in campaigns and its influence from Clinton onward.
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Sam Ervin
North Carolina
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Watertate
Irvin
Hollywood
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Washington mugging culture and tribal land dispute fallout
A sweeping critique links mass muggings in Washington to political fundraising among the Cheyenne Arapaho in Oklahoma. It details a $107,000 donation to the Democratic National Committee, subsequent Oval Office access, and later attempts to push a smear campaign against Sen. Don Nickles via private investigators. The piece frames this as a broader pattern of political character attacks across parties, noting the era of public figures being targeted through personal and legal records.
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Watergate Committee
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Nickles
Linda L. Morrison
Tirmas
Dick Durbin
Commerce Department
Fred Volcansek
James Carville
White House
Ed Willey
Willey
Team Clinton
Nike Swish Tooth Symbolizes a Brand Fueled Crime
A witness describes the killer of a Miami gas station attendant as wearing a gold tooth etched with the Nike swoosh. The piece critiques corporate marketing's grip on culture and notes how Nike’s ubiquity influences youth, calling for a public safety reminder with a mug shot poster.
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Nike
Miami
Public Enemy
Peace must survive in Israel amid Jerusalem market bombing
Chicago Tribune reports that a double bombing in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market killed 11 and wounded over 150 as negotiations stall. Prime Minister Netanyahu calls for ending violence and criticizes Yasser Arafat while Hamas claims responsibility and urging a return to a just peace with Palestinians and neighbors.
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Aiken Standard Wel comes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to the editor with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29602 or email editorialascescape.net
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