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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1997
Page
4
A columnist argues liberals seek to wield government to reshape people and destroy liberty, contrasting liberal utopianism with libertarian and conservative support for limited state power that protects individual freedoms. The piece portrays Clinton era policies as expanding Leviathan and critiques global democracy aims.
The Ohio Farmland Preservation Task Force brings diverse interests to study the loss of farmland to urban sprawl. It emphasizes local planning and voluntary steps, not halting development, and suggests incentives to guide redevelopment. A bill proposes countywide land-use plans, tax incentives for redeveloped urban areas, and Agricultural Security Areas, aiming for balance amid rough edges.
The writer, South Carolina's attorney general 1983 to 1995, lauds Attorney General Condon for enforcing the state constitution against video poker. He warns of gambling’s social costs, crime links, and corrupting influence while urging citizens to support the fight to rid the state of this industry.
The USC Aiken historian Dr. Valdis O Lumans integrates deep archival research on Volksdeutsche and Nazi era topics with classroom teaching by updating course content and publishing in scholarly journals. His work spans German archives in Koblenz Bonn Berlin and Munich, ongoing literature reviews, and invitations to contribute chapters on Werner Lorenz and Eastern European history.
Readers weigh in on Steve Thompson possible job offer in Oregon and whether the city should stand firm or negotiate. Critics say he uses the city and taxpayers as a resume, while supporters stress service and accountability. Also included are letters on CO2 and nuclear options, video poker opposition, and local civic concerns.
The newspaper invites brief letters with a writer signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial at asc escape net.
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