Editorial urges police oversight and reform in Aiken
An editorial supports ADPS actions after an officer was fired for unbecoming conduct and urges creation of a citizen review board. It calls for ongoing anger management training, public education about off duty authority, and stronger oversight to maintain citizen confidence amid possible criminal and civil actions.
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Frank Conoly
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California smoking ban shows progress in bars
One year after California barred smoking in bars the policy is a qualified success. Most bars are smoke free though a small group of owners and patrons defies the law. Non smokers can now sit or work in bars without smoke while smokers seek places to light up.
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Mercury News
Elizabeth Dole Creates Buzz as She Tests Presidential Candidacy
The Dallas Morning News editorial notes Elizabeth Dole's intense drive and perfectionist image as she weighs a 2000 presidential bid. It compares past comments labeling her a control freak to potential campaign challenges, including abortion views and media scrutiny.
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Entertainer in Chief Clinton Shades Reality in News as Entertainment
An Ottawa Citizen editorial questions how a president mired in scandal maintains high approval. It argues television blurs reality and entertainment, calling Clinton “the entertainer in chief” as Americans treat Zippergate as entertainment with little impact on governance.
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Short season is the best the NBA may begin again
Donald Kaul argues pro basketball should limit seasons to six months and return MLB style, praising a shorter NBA schedule and calling out political figures like Elizabeth Dole as overrated. He humorously contrasts sports fan passion with Washington politics and urges decisive action.
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