Right choice in coverage Clinton over O J at State of the Union
Columnist Jon Shure criticizes anchors Peter Jennings Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather for prioritizing Bill Clinton during the State of the Union over O J Simpson coverage. He questions newsroom bias and recalls a civil case verdict related to a former football player, urging accountability in future decisions.
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Bill Clinton
Santa Monica
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Jon Shure
Army suspends Sergeant Major of the Army over sexual misconduct case
The Army reversed its decision and suspended Sergeant Major of the Army Gene McKinney after a woman under his command accused him of sexual harassment. The move aligns with handling of lower ranking soldiers charged at Aberdeen Proving Ground and signals seriousness toward misconduct across bases.
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Embrace Differences In Love This Valentine Season
Dr John F Demartini argues true love honors differences not sameness. Growth comes from accepting partners as they are, offering unconditional love that frees them to change. Opposites attract and respect for unique traits fuels lasting connection.
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Homer Simpson
Grace Kelly
Prince Ranier
Mary Matalin
James Carville
Fred
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Hussein
Queen Noor
Archie
Edith Bunker
Resisting education is a mistake in the Clinton plan debate
Washington conservatives claim Clinton education proposals infringe local control and resemble a federal entitlement. The piece argues the $51 billion plan is modest, spread over five years, with local financing kept mainly via property taxes, and emphasizes choices through tax credits. It notes national standards are not new, failures of fairness in tests exist, and that goals include reading by age eight and computer literacy by age twelve. It concludes education is a key voter concern and the plan offers small, achievable steps.
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Citizens raise concerns on traffic signals and road safety
A letter writer questions whether an elected or appointed official monitors traffic signal operation and road maintenance in the Aiken area. They point to early morning signal changes, a potential sink hole near Hitchcock Parkway, and encroachment by a construction curb on Gregg Highway easement, urging inspection and corrective action.
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Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Facility
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