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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2000
Page
5
The piece argues that mid 1.40s per gallon gas costs fail to spark consumer panic or alter spending. It notes diesel and heating oil bear the brunt, oil profits flow overseas, and overall GDP impact remains small. It urges mileage rules and cautions against knee-jerk gas taxes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts, died at age 77 last weekend. His five decades of comic strips explored childhood with wit, candor, and a blend of humor and theology, highlighting how serious and childlike both worlds can feel.
Washington opinion pieces argue the wage gap remains even with equal work. They cite Clinton calls for stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, part time penalties, and the need to close loopholes. Analysts highlight rising women in the workforce, pay gaps by hours, and broader economic implications.
Andy Windham of Wagener argues the Confederate flag represents painful history yet calls for ending the flag issue. He questions NAACP motives, cites Dubois as a socialist, and links the controversy to political manipulation and economic harm from boycotts.
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