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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1998
Page
4
A collage of quotes covers South Carolina video poker, race relations, and Clinton era politics. Included are reactions from Gov Beasley and Sen Ryberg, remarks on Monica Lewinsky, and opinions on public figures and policy amid national turmoil.
The case of Casey Martin vaults ADA into professional sports as a judge rules the PGA is a public accommodation and must grant reasonable access via golf carts. The piece surveys how ADA broadens protections, cites infertility and alcoholism cases, and asks what future claims might arise for athletes and workers facing disability or impairment in several sectors.
State lawmakers push to outlaw video poker amid broader anti gambling stance while education supporters lobby for a lottery to fund schools. Opposition centers on Georgia style lottery revenue and potential harms to public education. Debate includes Palmetto LIFE scholarships, private colleges, and Bob Jones University amid racial policy protests. The House and Senate committees advance various bans and subsidies, with NAACP and other groups weighing in.
Aiken letters express outrage at low contributor turnout for the Veterans Memorial Park rally held Feb 7 at USC Aiken gym. The writer cites 500 bricks sold and questions county support, urging broader community funding, while praising Jaycees for hosting a sweetheart dance aiding Tri-Development Center clients and praising volunteers.
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