OUR VIEW Freedom, Independence and a Nation at Peace
The piece reflects on the 214th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, praising South Carolina’s historical contributions from Fort Moultrie to Kings Mountain. It notes a reduced Soviet threat, current domestic poverty challenges, and a confident, peaceful American era, urging reverence for the flag and liberty.
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United States of America
Soviet Union
New England
South Carolina
Fort Moultrie
Cowpens
Kings Mountain
Citizens for a Sound Economy letter sparks tax debate
The letter cites Tax increases, rising revenues, and rising spending to argue Congress must cut federal outlays. It asserts tax burdens are high, deficits persist, and debt exceeds $12,000 per person, urging voters to remove incumbents. It also notes incidents downtown and praises Aiken Elementary’s National School of Excellence achievement.
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Citizens For A Sound Economy
Congress
America
Aiken Elementary
U.S. Department of Education
Aiken
Aiken Standard Open to Reader Letters
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and legible text, preferably typewritten. Brief, to the point letters are favored. all letters are subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Political Pledges Made To Be Broken
Washington analysis argues Bush broke his No new taxes pledge amid tax revenue increases. The piece weighs political fallout, bipartisan compatibility of revenue hikes, and disputed cuts in Medicare, farm supports, and discretionary spending while warning that promises remain fragile and pledges are often broken.
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Augusta
King George
Riverwalk
Ashington
George Bush
Bush
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Eugene McCarthy
House
Congress
FBI
House Appropriations Committee
1992 Presidential Game Moves On
Democrats sense a shift as Bush risks tax increases and campaign missteps. The president faces pressure over parental leave, the S&L bailout, and environmental issues while Republicans tease a tax reversal. Potential Democratic contenders include Mario Cuomo, Lloyd Bentsen, Bill Bradley, and Al Gore as the race nears.
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Ashington
George Bush
Bush/Quayle
Bush
Soviet Union
Europe
South Africa
Dan Quayle
Weranece
Jesse Jackson
Millie
Neil
Michael Dukakis
Congress
Quayle
House
Dick Gephardt
Missouri
New York
Mario Cuomo
Sens
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
al Gore
Tennessee
Beaufort Notes On Roads Wetlands And Wells
A Beaufort letter debate urges study of an interstate type road to Charleston and Savannah while preserving wetlands, arguing tourism benefits may justify some environmental trade offs. A Beaufort reader suggests a well may save costs. a North Charleston grandmother quips about powdered makeup, told through local anecdotes.
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Beth Regan
Gretchen
Beaufort
Greenwich Village
New York
Charleston
Savannah
United States
Hed. Padgett
Sullvan’s Island
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Great Britain
NY Gusttitional
Fuverwalk
Kinard Kimberly Drive
Lynette Rhinehart
David Fallon
Sherwood Place
S.E
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
R Steve Daley
Lynn Martin
Tinois
Tom Tauke
Iowa
Bill Schuette
Michigan
Martin
White House
S&l
Ronald Reagan
California
Ashley Cooper
Brother Gray
Hell
China
North Charleston
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