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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1998

Page

4

Editorial claims situational ethics worsen youth ethics

The piece argues that youths are led astray by situational ethics defined as gray areas tied to rewards and consequences. It cites President Clinton’s admission of lying about an affair and urges a clear shift to absolute truth, urging accountability and transparency for the White House as a national lesson.

Clinton Monica Lewinsky Miss Lewinsky White House

Home run chase revives interest in baseball

The field becomes the main news as Mark McGwire Sammy Sosa and Ken Griffey Jr pursue awe inspiring numbers chasing Babe Ruth and Roger Maris. This renews public attention after the 1994 strike and related spitting scandal.

Mark McGwire Sammy Sosa Ken Griffey Jr Babe Ruth Roger Maris

Clinton trip mirrors Nixon era as Yeltsin risks collapse

The article argues Clinton aims to bolster Boris Yeltsin amid severe economic woes, continuing a long bipartisan US policy to back Russian leadership for global stability. It recalls Nixon’s Middle East and Soviet visits and notes Russia’s path to democracy and capitalism, G-7/G8 entry, and ongoing arms talks despite mutual friction.

Clinton China Nixon Russia Ireland Boris Yeltsin Franklin Roosevelt Josef Stalin Yeltsin Soviet Union Berlin Wall East Berlin John F Kennedy White House Europe Dwight Eisenhower Lyndon Johnson George Bush Mikhail Gorbachev Bush Gorbachev Iraq United States Moscow

Shoeless Joe and the religious leap to meaning

The piece argues that Shoeless Joe and Field of Dreams dramatize faith as a leap beyond self, with Ray Kinsella building a baseball dream to ease pain and reach the heavenly through commitment. It cites Kierkegaard, Viktor Frankl, Jesus, and Viktor Frankl again, stressing life meaning is created by our yes to God and life choices.

Kierkegaard Ray Kinsella Iowa Kinsella Jesus Zacchaeus Nicodemus Pharsees Mary Magdalene Viktor Frankl Shoeless Joe Joe Jackson Joe Earth Heaven

Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park tribute letter

A letter praises Aiken County citizens for patriotism amid park funding worries and honors J D Pickett and Naval Seal leadership. The writer recalls July 4 dedication, park visitors at night, and expresses resolve to defend America while inviting letters to the editor.

Aiken County Aiken America Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park CSRA J.D. Pickett J.C Social Services Building J.D Aiken Standard P.O Aiken, S.C Editorial Scescapenet

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