Clinton Gives No Help To Gore In Valedictory
The Providence Journal notes President Clinton’s emotional farewell at the Democratic National Convention offered little direct defense of Al Gore against George W. Bush. It stresses that Clinton highlighted past gains but avoided addressing Bush’s criticisms, while underscoring the economy’s role and the era’s global challenges.
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Clinton
al Gore
George W. Bush
Bush
China
Mideast
America
Fed
Alan Greenspan
Gore
Providence Journal
Voters urged to choose a thoughtful long term foreign policy
The Norman Transcript calls for a president who develops an integrated, proactive foreign policy. It emphasizes addressing China, Russia, human rights abuses, and regional tensions, warning against a policy driven by polls or party interests. It argues for learning from past missteps like the Yugoslavia intervention and the embassy bombing.
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China
Russia
Yugoslavia
Clintons upstage Gore at Democratic National Convention
The piece argues Bill and Hillary Clinton dominate attention during Gore's convention week. It contends they used fundraisers and media appearances for their own goals, potentially hindering Gore's bid while noting his need to define himself ahead of October debates.
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Los Angeles
al Gore
Clintons
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Democratic Party
Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Senate
New York
Idaho
Monica Lewinsky
Bill
White House
Clinton
Gore
Ronald Reagan
New Orleans
Peacekeeper vehicle praised as prudent county investment
Sheriff Howard Sellers is commended for acquiring a surplus Peacekeeper armored patrol vehicle reported by Carl Langley. The unit is lightly armored, built on a Dodge chassis, and designed for riot control and perimeter patrolling, with use in barricade and hostage situations and for extracting the injured.
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Howard Sellers
Carl Langley
Aiken Standard
Sellers
South Carolina
Beaufort County
SLED
Edgefield
Wackenhut
Aiken County
Welcome to Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Duesouth
Does Jesus make a difference in our lives
The writer, pastor of Aiken's First Baptist Church, reflects on welcoming strangers in church and living out faith daily. He shares stories of unwelcoming pews and a Black applicant denied membership, urging believers to embody hospitality, justice, and everyday discipleship through Jesus.
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Jesus
Chicago
North Shore
God
Robert Coles
Dr. Coles
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Jake
the Writer
Aiken
First Baptist Church
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