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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1996
Page
4
In a joint session speech President Clinton pledges welfare reform yet three years of action suggest a pattern of political rhetoric over real change. He vetoed the GOP reform bill, signaling a gap between stated aims and policy.
ABC News Washington Post poll shows Clinton at 51 percent overall with a 52 to 38 edge over Dole in one poll and 51 to 40 in another, despite Whitewater and travel office controversies. Voters focus on GOP budget cuts, skepticism about ethics remains, columnist Myriam Marquez notes.
Provides contact and location information for the Aiken Standard including mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 phone numbers 649 5315 648 2311 and office hours for subscriptions circulation and editorial staff. Includes switchboard fax and publishers contact.
Aiken City Council agreed to allow the Highland Park golf course owner to sell four adjoining lots, directing the sale proceeds to improve the public course. Highland Park, over 90 years old, faces upkeep challenges yet remains a valued green space with historic design minimalism and noted for early women’s tees. The sale aims to revive maintenance, boost play, and preserve the course and surrounding living environment.
The piece argues modern America undervalues the economic role of families as social safety nets erode. It cites Shirley Burggraf on childless households and fading intergenerational support, noting Social Security and pensions reduce incentives to marry or have children, while welfare and high wages fuel fragmented households.
In Aiken, South Carolina, the writer urges residents to counter apathy and engage community life. He cites historical voices, stresses collective action, and urges personal renewal to keep the “spirit of life” alive. The piece closes with a call to action from the First Baptist Church of Aiken pastor.
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