Notable quotes reflect impeachment talk and political shifts
A compilation of statements spans the Clinton impeachment debate and party leadership shifts. Quotes from Moynihan Hatch and others touch on possible outcomes, pay hikes, advertising limits, and historic reflections on Washington.
Yearend open letter to political leaders in Lima Ohio
A Lima News editorial combines New Year hopes with a bold set of resolutions for public figures. It urges President Clinton to resign, Senate to hold a fair impeachment trial, Congress to pursue real reform, and leaders like Hastert Gephardt Oxley to steer toward limited government and accountability. The piece closes labeling the author as the newspaper's editorial page call.
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Lima
Ohio
FOX Television Network
William Jefferson Clinton
Senate
Repub
Clinton
Congress
J. Dennis Hastert
House
Richard A. Gephardt
Iraq
Michael G. Oxley
James Carville
South Carolina Debates Speed Limits and Video Poker Critique
The State discusses a stalled South Carolina speed limit bill blocked by Sen. John Land amid debate on seatbelt mandates. It also criticizes the video poker industry, claiming poor odds, minimal regulation, and calls for higher taxes for education.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
John Land
D-Manning
Chamber
Transportation Committee
Land
Transportation Department
State Highway Commission
Chris Roberts
Columbia
Hilton Head
Island
Unsafe intersection streets in Aiken urged for repair
A letter from Sam Coles of Alken describes a dangerous intersection at Plunkett Avenue Ravenel Street and Pinecrest Avenue where chipping pavement holes sand and no markings create a potential death trap for drivers and pedestrians. He cites a near wreck in October and calls for action before someone is harmed.
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Aiken
Plunkett Avenue
Ravenel Street
Pinecrest Avenue
Pinecrest
U.S. Postal Service
Sam Coles Alken
Impeachment Trial Calls for Full Senate Deliberation
A statement urges the Senate to complete the impeachment trial as a legal process and jury of citizens. It argues for full evidence, patience beyond two months, and accountability under law, noting Clinton faced House censure already and questioning perjury as impeachable.
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Senate
Clinton
House
Christmas Programs Delight Hitchcock House Tenants
Residents enjoyed holiday programs from Mt Calvary Lutheran Ridge Spring Kings Kid Child Care Center St John United Methodist adult handbell choir directed by Donna Sauls Couchton Baptist Church and Tracy Smith donated poinsettia. Tenants felt the Christmas spirit and look forward to next year’s events.
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Hitchcock House Assisted Living
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Ridge Spring
Kings Kid
St. John’s United Methodist ‘Church
Donna Sauls
Couchton Baptist Church
Tracy Smith
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Sen
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
D-N.y
Bill Clinton
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Lakeland, Fla
Carolee Westcott
James Thomas Flexner
George Washington
Washington
Virginia
John Marshall
Brian Weberg
National Conference of State Legislatures
Connecticut
Thomas Ritter
Bill Novelli
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids
Robert Robbins
Robinson Humphrey
Dow
Arizona Cardinal
Jake Plummer
Atlanta Falcon
O.J. Santiago
Miami
Ways and Means
Henry Brown
Charleston
Jim Wright
Democratic Caucus
Dennis Hastert
Alki
Tandard
Scott B. Hunter
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Dze
X Tang Spoke
Hillary Clinton
Albert Gore Jr
Call
The
Lima (Ohio
Columbia) State
Aiken Standard