Starr abuse of subpoena power targets media critics
An editorial condemns Kenneth Starr for using subpoenas to compel Sidney Blumenthal to testify about Lewinsky and press contacts, arguing the tactic chills speech and abuses independent counsel powers. It warns Starr risks undermining press freedom and political legitimacy.
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Starr
White House
Sidney Blumenthal
Rand
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Blumenthal
Lewinsky
Ken Starr
Arkansas
Alice Fritzlen longtime Aiken real estate figure dies
Alice Fritzlen known as Jo Fritzlen in Aiken real estate circles died February 21 at her Houndslake home after a months long illness. She and husband Andrew F Fritzlen came to Aiken in the early 1950s and she led Swingle-Fritzien and later headed Fritlen Ltd. Active in the Aiken Board of Realtors she served as president. Friends praised her as a sharp, hardworking broker and valued colleague who enjoyed travel and community service. She was born in the Virgin Islands and earlier worked for the Interior Department in Washington. She was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church and leaves many friends in Aiken.
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Jo Fritzlen
Aiken
Mrs. Fritzlen
Alice
Houndslake
Andrew F Fritzlen
Savannah River
Fritzlen
Robert Swingle
Swingle-Fritzien
Fritlen Ltd
Atken Board of Realtors
Virginia Dunkelbarger
Board of Realtors
Dunkebarger
Alice Simpson
Jim Oswald
Bridge Club
Virgin Islands
Washington
Department of the Interior
Marguerite Young
AMA denounces junk science as expert witnesses face peer review
The American Medical Association declares expert witness testimony part of medical practice and subject to peer review. If reviews find merit, the physician faces sanctions or license loss. The policy, adopted at the December 1997 meeting in Dallas, targets so called junk science used to support plaintiffs in court.
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San Diego
American Medical Association
Dallas
Harvard Medical School
Merrill Pharmaceuticals
AMA
Pharmaceutcal
The Weight of Glory on the Mount
A sermon reflects on the transfiguration story from Luke where Jesus reveals divine glory to Peter James and John. It links this weight of glory to personal burdens, urging readers to find strength in the cruciform path and in listening to Jesus. The writer, pastor at Aiken First Baptist Church, invites contemplation during Lent.
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Jesus
Peter
James
John
Luke
Harlem Boys Choir
Elijah
Moses
Slory
Paul
Uuke
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Letters defend Lindsey Graham Gulf War service stance
A reader defends Senator Lindsey Graham amid critique of Gulf War veteran status. The letter describes a recalled service member’s deployment to support Desert Shield and Desert Storm, praising Graham for serving when required and criticizing opponents. The writer also comments on Olympic coverage and TV presenters, laments excessive ads, and thanks action photographers.
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Lindsey Graham
Graham
California
Aiken
Savannah River
Charleston Afb
Saudi Arabia
Gulf
Olerate
Rela Vitez Aiken
Letters to the Editor Guidance for Aiken Standard
Blease Waite outlines requirements for Letters to the Editor submissions at the Aiken Standard. Writers must include signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina or sent by email.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Editorial
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