Gingrich ethics woes soar amid Clinton counterpoints
The ethics subcommittee case outlines 74 charges against Speaker Newt Gingrich, with 73 resolved and one pursuing a special counsel. The piece criticizes his handling of the controversy, notes past political blows, and argues for accountability while flagging broader partisan double standards. It also includes a shifting Paris Liberation interlude about environmental fears and the mad cow scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinaly
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Capitol
Clinton White House
Wall Street Journal
Liberation
Paris
Aiken Standard Help Line and Contact Details
Local notice lists location 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday to Friday. Subscription line 649 5315. Delivery problems call 649 5315. Circulation hours 5 30 pm to 7 30 pm weekdays and 7 am to 11 am Sundays. Switchboard 648 2311. Editorial contacts for Local News Features Sports via 348 2311. Publisher Scott Hunter reachable at 648 2311.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Newt Gingrich Faces Ethics Case And Public Judgment
The ethics committee found two errors in Gingrich GOPAC statements but says no intended deception. Critics urge full disclosure of 50 000 pages to decide if he should stay in Congress. Gingrich admits misstatements and refuses public quotes until final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newt Uinrich
House
Ethics Committee
Congress
David Bonior
Gingrich
Bonner
Bill Clinton
Jim Wright
Gopac
James Cole
Wright
Re Union
Etmittee
Hitler
William Safire
Newt
Predictions for religion in 1997 include growth of private faith and mega churches
The article forecasts gradual religious shifts in 1997 with more private Bible reading and meditation, growth of megachurches, and private worship. Islam to grow in the US, Buddhism Americanizing, and new religions like Scientology gaining respectability before potential internal power struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientology
The
Moonies
Church Universal and Triumphant
West Virginia
Americans reveal nontraditional Christmas and New Year customs
Bernice Kanner reports survey results showing many Americans keep traditional rituals such as stockings and Christmas trees, while a sizable share rely on mixes for baking and artificial trees. Most watch classics like Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life, send holiday cards, and celebrate with at home New Year plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat King Cole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Speaker
Ngrich
Senate
CIA
Atio
Tony Snow
Sierra Club
Democratic Leadership Council
Clinton
Whitewater
Amelia Earhardt
Clark Morphew Knight-Ridder Service
Bernice Kanner
New York
St. Plartors Pres
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!