Our View Chechnya conflict shows dangers of ethnic warfare
An editorial argues that brutal Chechen fighting, like in Bosnia, stems from hate and ignorance. It notes Russians press Chechens to surrender, recalls hostage threats, and warns Americans to value a diverse, peaceful society while resisting legislative fixes that worsen tensions.
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Chechnya
Yugoslavia
Grozny
Boris Yeltsin
Bosnia
United States
Residents protest proposed River Bluff Indian Creek zoning changes
Letter writers oppose shifting River Bluff and Indian Creek children to Schofield Middle and Aiken High, disputing methods behind the plan, railing at longer bus rides, higher costs, and perceived racial balancing motives while noting impact on property values.
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River Bluff
Indian Creek
Schofield Middle
Aiken High School
Kennedy Middle
South Aiken High School
Letters Policy and Public Meeting Notice at Aiken High
The Aiken Standard explains letters to the editor must include a signature and contact details for verification and may be edited. A public meeting about proposed school changes is set for Monday Feb 6 at 7 pm in the Aiken High School auditorium Room 2 and invites all residents to attend.
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Aiken High School
Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
Aiken Standard lists contact and delivery information. Addresses include 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina. Phone numbers for delivery problems, redelivery, hours, and newsroom tips are provided.
Alken Standard Publication and Postage Details
Advance payments should be made to Alken PBM Subscription The Alken Standard established in 1867 is published weekday afternoons and weekend mornings by Alken Communications Inc. P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Alken S C 29802 Second class postage paid at Aiken S C POSTMASTER send address changes to the Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29802
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Challenging The Motor Voter Burden in California
The piece argues the motor voter act imposes costly, micromanaged rules on states like California, expanding voter registration duties for social services. It cites costs, legal questions, constitutional concerns, and warns that registration alone may not boost turnout, urging funding or withdrawal.
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California
Golden State
Pete Wilson
Justice Department
Wilson
Deval Patrick
Michigan
John Engler
Donaldo Colosio
Congress
Curtis Gans
Bipartisan Center For the Study of
Mitch McConnell
R-Ky
Cone County
Kentucky
Richard Daley the Elder
Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor
New York
United States
Rising GOP Star Whitman Signals Moderation and Ambition
Washington notes Gov. Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey delivered the rebuttal to President Clinton and emerged as a rising Republican star. Her tax cuts and moderate stance on social issues show the party’s shift toward governing ability over hard moralizing, raising talk of a 1996 ticket possibility.
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Christine Todd Whitman
New Jersey
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Christian Coalition
Lyn Nofziger
House
America
Congressional
Newt Gingrich
Houston
Gingrich
San Diego
Ferraro
House of Armstrong
Great Britain
Webster Todd
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