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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1998
Page
4
Editorial notes anticipation for fall classes and the return of students and teachers. It references the school accountability act, hopes for continued gains in standardized testing, and recalls past tragedies in other states while wishing Aiken County students a safe, successful year.
Birdie Carpenter, longtime Graniteville resident and former Warrenville post mistress, died August 13 after years of declining health at age 95. A Baptist church member for 40 years she served as organist pianist and Sunday school teacher and was known for her bright upbeat outlook. She moved to Eden Gardens of Aiken in recent months but remained mentally active and left a lasting imprint on the Graniteville Warrenville community.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues the idea that Clinton ordered missiles to distract from Monica Lewinsky is a conspiracy fantasy. He notes the real events, including the embassy bombings and casualties, and contrasts public paranoia with the actual threat from terrorism.
The article profiles two staffers, Larry Taylor and Dave Hale, as busy local sports journalists pushing coverage of high school and college football, girls volleyball, tennis, and cross country. It notes their roles, late hours, past work history, and emphasis on local over national sports with frequent updates from Post 26 baseball and youth leagues.
The piece argues that two thirds of Americans want Starr’s investigation to end and that the public separates private indiscretions from presidential duties. It condemns elite moralizing while praising the public’s restraint and concerns about national security amid ongoing fallout.
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