Voices on issues in politics and policy debate across the nation
A collage of quotes from public figures and commentators covers topics from horse track betting in Aiken to Clinton impeachment, political integrity, space exploration, and tax policy. Notable voices include Mike Anaclerio, Henry Hyde, Lindsey Graham, and Sandy Berger.
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Mike Anaclerio
Aiken
United States
White House
Lindsey Graham
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Sandy Berger
Mideast
Israel
West Bank
Wye River
Brown deal signals era of wealth in baseball
William N. Wallace argues the Dodgers 105 million dollar contract for Kevin Brown and other mega deals mark a widening gap between rich teams and the rest. He notes media giants own teams, cites Mike Piazza and Mo Vaughn contracts, and contrasts with the old House of David tradition of playing for love rather than pay.
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Los Angeles Dadgers
Dodgers
Kevin Brown
San Diego Padres
Florida Marlins
Brown
Macon
Burbank
Dodger Stadium
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Mike Piazza
Anaheim Angels
Red Sox
Mo Vaughn
Yankees
Bernie Williams
Ownea Vy Media
Rupert Murdoch
Cablevision
John Moores
Padres
Sandy Alderson
Major League Baseball
Oakland Athletics
Alderson
Ball
Blanning
New York Giants
House of David
Harlem Globetrotters
South Carolina Sets Higher Bar for New Teachers
The Education Board raises standards for entry level teachers requiring about 68 percent on a knowledge test for licensing. It urges higher starting salaries of 25 000 or more to attract top candidates with incentives tied to test scores. Education majors caution against lax attitudes toward teaching. The piece also notes Strom Thurmond at 96 remains active in politics and comments on coaching salaries in USC and Clemson.
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State Education Board
South Carolina
Inez Tenenbaum
Aiken letter writer raps Yankees in Thurmond note
Lee Anderson of Aiken criticizes Yankee influence in the South and cites Thurmond and Savannah River Site framing. He argues local natives resist outsiders, endorses term limits, and calls for apologies from Trey Walker amid broader political distrust.
Republican Wrongs in House Cited by Charles R. Alexander
Warrenville resident Charles R. Alexander condemns the Republican House as corrupt and lacking leadership. He compares their tactics to Nixon era abuses and calls for resignations amid perceived attempts to eliminate political competition.
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House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich
House
Nixon
Newt
Mr. Hyde
Clinton
Charles R. Alexander Warrenville
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Aiken Standard
The editor requests brief letters with full signature, mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed to editorial ascape net.
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Ane Aunen Otanaara Weio
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Ascape.net
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Anacierio Clinton
House Judiciary Committee
Henry Hyde
Ross Goldstein
San Francisco
Larry Sloman
Frank Sinatra
FBI
NASA
Ed Weiler
Mars
Kmart
Laura Mahle
Falmouth
Mass
Peter Clark
Adolf Hitler
CBS Television News
Don Hewitt
60 Minutes
Maxwell McCormack
Fort Dix
Lawrence Brooks
J. Randy Penn
H&r Block
Aiken ‘Tandard
Scott B. Hunter
J. David
Ellen C. Priest
James R. Bennett Jr
Panies
Boyd
Santa See
Delver
Angels
Walt Disney Organization
Roger Clemens
Toronto Blue Jays
Clemens
Benton Harbor
Mich
James Blanning
Bristol, Conn
Benton Har
William N. Wallace
New York City
Westport
Conn
Nem
Strom
Sen
Strom Thurmond
R-Aiken
Capitol
Senate
David Beasley
Beasley
Thurmond
Candiaate
Washington
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
Yankee
Walker
Trey Walker
Beltway
South
Joye Cottage
Sen. Kennedy
Sen. Byrd
West Virginia
Tam
Old Thurmond
Savannah River
Lee Anderson Aiken
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