Romney era gaffes haunt Alexander campaign
Neary 30 years ago George Romney entered the 1968 race after a 1966 reelection, his national bid dampened by gaffes and press scrutiny. Lamar Alexander laments drought of coverage in 1995, saying lack of news pressure builds ahead of the 1996 nominating contests as early caucuses loom. Columnists Germond and Whiteover note the parallels.
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NCAA backs strong standards amid calls to relax eligibility
The NCAA resisted moves to ease incoming freshmen eligibility at its Dallas convention. USC President Steven Sample helped defeat a bid to dilute standards amid criticism from the Black Coaches Association, which claims tougher rules discriminate against African-Americans. The article notes past exploitation and cites positive effects of stricter eligibility rules.
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Aiken Standard Subscriber Help and Contact Lines
Local address and mailing info for the Aiken Standard plus hours for subscriptions and delivery problems. Switchboard fax and editorial contacts listed with publisher Scott B. Hunter reachable at 648 2311.
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Waiting to Exhale prompts notes on Black family life and romance
Brenda E. Stevenson of UCLA analyzes Terry McMillan's Waiting to Exhale as a lens on Black feminist coming of age. The film follows Robin Savannah Gloria and Bernadine as they seek a traditional nuclear family and good Black husbands, while acknowledging diverse past family forms and extended kin support.
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Congress Votes to Reopen Government Amid Budget Fight
A letter from the Aiken Standard criticizes Congress led by Bob Dole for delaying funding. It notes the budget process, potential vetoes, and calls out Rep Lindsey Graham and peers for failing to act, urging accountability.
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Voter letters urge steadiness amid contract with America
The writer criticizes politicians for risking a government shutdown and an international spectacle, warning that 1996 election year pressures demand responsible action. Edward B.
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Aiken Community Blood Center Celebrates 1995 Success
The Blood Center thanks the Aiken community for a year of donor generosity. In January 1995 Sheppard Community Blood Center of Augusta signed a contract to supply all blood needs for Aiken Regional Medical Centers, establishing the first affiliate in Aurora Pavilion with weekly hours.
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Aiken Regional Medical
Billingsgate in American Politics Through History
A narrative essay traces Billingsgate as a historic term for political invective from London fish market to U S politics. It cites Gingrich and Johnson, Lincoln, Hamilton, and past episodes, comparing rhetoric to storms before elections and noting libel risks under the First Amendment.
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