Truth of a killing finally seeps out in civil verdict
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes mixed reactions to the Santa Monica civil verdict finding O J Simpson responsible for Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman's deaths. It argues the case shows a flawed but persistent justice system with separate criminal and civil paths, reflecting America’s racial tensions and celebrity culture.
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O.J. Simpson
Nicole Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Santa Monica
Calif
America
Simpson
Hope
O.J
Oventhal James Simpson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Unity over verdict prompts questions on fair trials
Controversy lingers after the civil damages verdict against O J Simpson for the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman slayings. The reaction is calmer than last year’s murder acquittal, but debates about race, camera access, jury selection, and fair trials persist in the Contra Costa Times summary.
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Nicole
Ron Goldman
Simpson
Contra Costa Times
Walnut Creek
Calif
Clinton Modestly Seeks Change Centered on Education
The piece portrays President Clinton as a centrist figure who aims for incremental reforms. It notes his State of the Union emphasis on education standards, family support, environment, and technology, while avoiding large new spending and bold programs.
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Bill Clinton
Clinton
GOP Congress
Governors argue for welfare relief after last year cuts
Governors at the NGA meeting press Congress for relief from welfare cuts, while Senate Leader Lott insists on no reopening of last year’s bill. Republicans like Wilson Pataki and Chiles push for state relief, Clinton listens but avoids pledges, wary of eroding last year’s gains.
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George Edwards
Center For Presidential Studies
Texas A&m University
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Edwards
Washington
Feds
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Senate
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Capitol Hill
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Pete Wilson
George Pataki
George Bush
Wilson
Mexico
Republican National Governors Association
Pataki
Lawton Chiles
John Engler
Michigan
White House
NGA
Taxing bodies spend on trees while school district lacks funds
Letters to the editor criticize Spending in Aiken after a $15 000 project to plant trees near a junkyard on Jefferson Davis Highway and a $1 096 bid to move three storage buildings for South Aiken High School that was not funded. Citizens urge focus on local lighting and downtown upgrades.
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Aiken
Savannah River
South Aiken High School
Doug Wikander
Clearwater
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