Editorials: Governor targets opposition over lottery fight
The piece criticizes Governor Hodges and Democrat leaders for attacking United Methodist Church over its stance against lottery and gambling. It notes church leaders urging participation in No Lottery 2000 and quotes varied positions from church and anti lottery activists while accusing politicians of pressuring a religious group for partisan aims.
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South Carolina
United Methodist Church
Jim Hodges
United Methodist
Richard Harpootlian
Hodges
Harpootlian
State
Democrat Party
J. Lawrence McCleskey
Kevin Geddings
Harpoothian
Sheila Rogers
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Aiken
Kathy Bigham
No Lottery 2000
Geddings
Harpoothan
Charter schools widen pinch for urban districts says Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch argues that charter schools or community schools drain students and per pupil funding from public districts. It says tax dollars from local mills support districts and chartered community schools rely on state funding and public tax revenue, not private funding.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dispatch
Business Manager Ellen C Priest Named In Wallace Note
Jeffrey B Wallace is referenced alongside Ellen C Priest in a standard notice noting business management arrangements. The brief mentions Wallaces and Priest in a historical filing context. Further details are not provided in the accessible text.
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Eator
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Campaign clash over Gore and Bush in sharp, satirical frame
The piece critiques Al Gore and George W. Bush, mocking Gore’s broad spending plans and special interest ties while faulting Bush for pretentious rhetoric and tangled fiscal talk. It questions which candidate offers real gravity and grasp of economics in a charged political climate.
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Washington
al Gore
George Bush
Gore
America
George W. Bush
Bush
Bush Clinton clash defined by rhetoric and policy plans
Analysis notes Bush and Clinton duel over tax cuts privatization and social programs as their teams craft agendas. The piece mocks campaign language and questions priorities while highlighting two generations debating ideas rather than stump performance.
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Ronald Reagan
Norm Crosby
Gore
Bush
Nancy Knowles Honored as Aiken Lions Club President
A letter praises Nancy Knowles for leadership within the Aiken Lions Club noting her sight impairment, role as leader dog field representative, and status as the club’s first female president. The writer commends her helpfulness, travel to out of state events, and asks best wishes for her term.
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Aiken Lions Club
Aiken Standard
Maureen Bernard
Nancy Knowles
Nancy
Letters to the Editor Address Details for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard notes letters to the editor are subject to editing and condensing. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email swallace duesouth.net and fax to 803 648 6062.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
S.C
Swallace
Duesouth.net
Shunteraduesouth.net
South Carolina Legislators Directory Districts and Contacts
South Carolina lawmakers listed include Senator Thomas L Moore District 25 from Clearwater and Senator W Greg Ryberg District 24 from Aiken with party designations and phone numbers. Also Senator Nikki G Setzler District 26 of West Columbia, plus House members William Clyburn District 82 Aiken and Robert S Perry Jr District 81 Aiken with addresses and phones. Additional reps Charles R Sharpe District 86 Wagener, Donald C Smith District 83 North Augusta, and J Roland Smith District 84 Warrenville complete the roster.
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S.C
Thomas L. Moore
Clearwater
W. Greg Ryberg
P.O
Aiken
Nikki G. Setzler
Canary Drive
West Columbia
William Clyburn
Edrie St
Robert S
Skipper
J. Roland Smith
Edgar St. Warrenville
Aiken County First Steps urges plan to raise school readiness
Aiken County launches a series of 6 pm assessment meetings at Busbee Elementary Wagener Ridge Spring Monetta Silver Bluff High to address a 22 percent non readiness rate among first graders. The effort, backed by Bank of America Westinghouse Savannah River Company SCANA Wachovia and United Way Success By Six, seeks a state Level II grant to fund remedial education and health initiatives.
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Aiken County
First Steps
United Way
Bank of America
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Carolina First
SCANA
Wachovia
Bridgestone
Firestone
Busbee Elementary
Wagener
Ridge Spring Monetta
Silver Bluff High School
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