Deutch cites costly CIA bungling over Ames scandal
CIA Director John M Deutch told Congress that Kremlin disinformation and overestimation of Soviet and Russian developments led to costly Pentagon spending. He blamed CIA incompetence for failures to contain the damage from Aldrich Ames spy case and called for fundamental agency reforms.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Disarming Soldiers Not An Easy Business
Columnist Thomas Sowell argues that disarming militias is complex and dangerous, noting personal Marine experience teaching pistol handling where discipline reduced risk but fear remains high. He questions feasibility of disarming hostile forces and criticizes media elites for simplistic global control fantasies.
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Aiken Standard Customer Service Contacts
Local office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday with subscriptions at 649 5315 For delivery problems call 649 5315 Switchboard 648 2311 Fax 648 6052 Story ideas editors can be reached at 648 2911 Publisher Scott B Hunter contact 648 2311
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Incredible Poll Awards Honor Unbelievable Year
Readers named the 36th Incredible Poll winners for astonishing acts and figures. The Simpson jury’s four hour unanimous not guilty verdict in a double murder case topped the list, with other prizes awarded to Bob Dole Marianne Gingrich Newt Gingrich Louis Farrakhan and the film Showgirls. The ceremony is set for New Year’s Eve in Des Moines if weather permits.
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Madison County
Generation X Speaks Out On Christmas and TV Demands
Generation X voice in The Aiken Standard urges slower drivers to use the right lane and blinker off, calls for less intrusive ads, more 60s and 70s nostalgia, and a Nick at Night style lineup. Michael Gibbons notes aging, media cravings, and a push for Bosnia troop safety.
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Editorial Prophecy of 1995 and 1996 Trials
A year end column mocks Theo George Eliot on prophecy, forecasting tort reform passage and Clinton era battles. It lists bids for 1995 outcomes from Starr indictments to Bradley exits, and 1996 hopes including Dole Powell ticket strength and Perot ballot moves.
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