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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1998
Page
4
A collage of quotes from local and national figures on gambling addiction, church rights, legal battles, public corruption, retirement unions, a congressman’s skiing death, Thurmond’s health, a governor’s pardon, local road programs, and pesticide use in agriculture. The remarks span Aiken County, California, Nevada, and Florida, reflecting diverse public concerns.
Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Tommy Denton reviews the warming controversy as Nobel laureates warn of catastrophic effects from fossil fuels while William H Calvin argues that warming could trigger abrupt cooling and a potential ice age, risking food supply and global conflict.
The piece argues to drop video gambling licensing revenue of 62 million from the budget amid a federal suit seeking to halt operations. It cites Attorney General Condon actions and quotes Larry Richter calling the suit a dagger to the industry, while noting court action may decide the constitutionality of video gambling as a lottery. The article also covers education proposals from Hodges and Beasley, with Beasley proposing a college scholarship program funded by new budget revenue, and Hodges targeting library upgrades and technology. It further discusses Beasley’s Corrections head Michael Moore and the push for harsher prison conditions versus constitutional limits.
Andy Rooney critiques modern newspaper practice highlighting the synthetic particular lead. He compares The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times for overuse of catchy leads that favor reader hooks over substantive reporting. The piece laments reliance on oblique character-focused openings and urges a return to straightforward who, what, when, where, why, and how.
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