Varied quotes span flag, crime, sports and Olympics
A compilation of quotations from diverse figures including Rep. Charles Sharpe defending the Confederate flag, a Georgia prison cook reacting to Thanksgiving meat, a Indiana man on a gun incident, and others. Also includes remarks on video poker legality, eagle search, Bear Bryant retirement, a Virginia murder case, CIA drug allegations, a Wagoner school accident, and Olympic profits remarks.
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Satan
Charles Sharpe
R-Wagoner
Capitol
Aiken Standard Subscriber Information and Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists location at 326 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 for subscriptions in 29802. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday with a 24 hour circulation phone line 649 5315 for delivery issues and weekend delivery checks.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Race and politics in the 1990s black incumbents rise
The piece argues five black congress members won re election in new districts, with incumbency advantages. It contrasts optimistic readings with a persistent, nationwide racial polarization and a white voter ceiling against Black candidates in state races. It cites Cynthia McKinney and Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Wilder as examples.
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Washington
America
Congress
Cynthia McKinney
Georgia
McKinney
Great Society
South
South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Atlanta
Andrew Young
L. Douglas Wilder
Virginia
Marshall Coleman
Wilder
South Carolina Under Scrutiny In 1996 Cracker Label
The Florence Morning News discusses South Carolina’s 1996 backlash over racial strife, flag symbolism, and KKK history. It cites Newsweek’s criticism, calls for flag removal from the Statehouse dome, and debates over DUI laws tied to MADD. Major figures include Governor Beasley, Attorney General Condon, and Senator McConnell, with references to Laurens, Sumter, and Myrtle Beach outlets.
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South Carolina
Palmetto State
Newsweek Magazine
America
Mississippi
KKK
Laurens
Greeleyville
Clarendon County
Pelion
Mimses
CBS News
New York Times
David Beasley
Newsweek
Charlie Condon
Buddy Sen
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Statehouse
The
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Mothers Against Ving
General Assembly
Beasley
Madd
MAD
Florence
Nuclear deterrence stays needed amid calls to end nukes
A reader argues that nuclear weapons are essential to deter enemies and prevent aggression. He cites WWI, WWII, the Gulf War, and current force cuts to support maintaining a credible deterrent, while acknowledging talks of reducing arms and missile defense. He urges balanced reductions but rejects total disarmament. The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor.
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Sandy Grady
America
Germany
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Iraq
Grady
Korea
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Ora Bolden
Homerville, Ga
Wayne Padgett
Robert Baker
Spencerville, Ind
Akita
Larry Murphy
North Augusta
Tom Greene
Aiken County
Lake Hartwell
Larry Holbrooks
State Natural Resources Department
Bear) Bryant
Gene Stallings
Larry Stout
Sherman Black
CIA
Inos Angeles
Wagoner School
Joy Shealy
A.D. Frazier
Atlanta Committee
Secretary OF
Jack Germond and
Jules Witcover
Aiken Standard
P.O. Box
P.C
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