View of Tax and Spend Battle in Congress
The editorial argues the budget summit will fail to curb deficits as lawmakers trade tax promises for new spending. It cites past Reagan-Bush tax increases followed by spending booms, urges freezes, line item veto, and a second Gramm Rudman round to force reform and halt profligate appropriations.
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Reagan
Gramm- Rudman
House of
Capitol Hill
Aiken boxing event praised. magistrate cautionary letters
A boxing show in Aiken praised for organization and crowd, credit given to Edward Cory's team and Frank Whitecotton as top promoters. A separate letter warns local businesspeople about magistrate court issues in Aiken County, urging lawyers to protect rights, citing delays and access problems with judgments.
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Aiken
Aiken Sporting Club
Edward Cory
Frank Whitecotton
James W. Terhue
Philadelphia
Aiken County
Magistrate's Court
Want To Write To The Editor Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with a legible mailing address for publication. Brief, to the point letters are preferred and subject to editing. Send to The Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
What Nation Will We Go To War
A nightmarish question haunts presidents as the Middle East oil flow pressures action. Bush faces if Saddam Hussein risks Saudi oil, with Iraq’s 1.2 million troops and 530 aircraft threatening global markets. Analysts warn a direct war could drag on, raising prices and recession risk as coalition effort looms.
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Middle East
George Bush
Saddam Hussein
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Independence
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Saudi Arabia
David Boren
D-Okla
Intelligence Committee
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Grenada
Rommel
Montgomery
William Crowe
U.S
CIA
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Midwest
America
Jimmy Carter
Soviet Union
Persian Gulf
United States
America Losing Most Unusual Hero
A critical column defends George Steinbrenner against charges of being the most hated man in baseball. The author rails at media narratives while praising his Yankees legacy and mocks Professor Will, noting Steinbrenner’s impact and the public’s mixed feelings about the team’s decline. The piece bitterly reflects on derivative glory and national fabric.
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Newsweek Magazine
George Will
Will
Yankees
America
Atlanta
Braves
Cleveland
White Sox
Mantle
Maris
Berra
Cubs
Newsweek
P.K. Wrigley
Wrigley
Cub
Mets
George Steinbrenner
New York
Oakland
A’s
Canseco
Verizon
Jose
Losng
New York Yankees
Court Nominee and Bush Supreme Court Speculation
A reader reflects on President Bush's Supreme Court pick amid partisan talk. The piece weighs Souter as a nominee, Senate approval dynamics, and implications for civil rights and abortion, noting Souter's background and Sununu influence. It cites Ike on political courage and urges cautious, balanced scrutiny.
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Supreme Court
Edith Jones
Laurence Silberman
David Souter
Souter
Senate
Judiciary Committee
New Hampshire Supreme Court
High Court
White House
John Sununu
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