Posturing and power plays stain South Carolina cases
Opinion columns from The State and Charleston paper criticize sensationalism in the Smith death penalty debate and expulsion of Sen Theo Mitchell, while noting DSS struggles under Beasley and Griswold's remarks on welfare system limits.
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Susan Smith
David Bruck
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Sam Griswold
David Beasley
Griswold
Jim Clark
Florida
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard offers monthly to annual subscriptions with prices listed for 3 6 and 12 month terms. Contact information includes mailing address P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 switchboard and office hours and how to report delivery issues. The paper is published by Aiken Communications Inc established 1867 and uses USPS post as second class mail.
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Racism and Motives Behind a South Carolina Senate Dispute
The writer analyzes a Republican senator's bid to oust a recently convicted Democratic senator from Greenville, arguing racial prejudice may underlie actions while noting no proven motive. He condemns bias in the justice system and urges personal integrity to counter racism in government.
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South Carolina
Richard Nixon
Smith
Greenville
Century 21 Tops Aiken as Best U.S. Retirement City
The Aiken Standard reports Century 21 lists Aiken as the top U.S. retirement city. Opinion contrasts tourist revenue from downtown cosmetic upgrades costing 3.5 million dollars with stable resident tax bases, questioning long term benefits.
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Aiken
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Return to Constitutional Liberty and Personal Responsibility
A reader argues that liberty requires government restraint and personal accountability. Government aid creates dependency and erodes incentives. wealth gaps persist despite tax policy. He urges returning to constitutional principles and self reliance while seeking practical help from non governmental sources.
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