Clintons Take Center Stage In The Publishing Scrutiny
The ongoing flood of books about the Clintons, from nonfiction to fiction, fills national discourse with criticism and speculation. Authors rely on anonymous sources, sometimes unnamed, while mainstream media often treats these works with credibility. The latest entry comes from ex FBI agent Gary Aldrich, contrasting the Bush and Clinton administrations.
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Free press under threat as Hong Kong shifts to Chinese rule
A year before the 1997 handover Hong Kong faces potential limits on press freedom after Britain transfers control. The city hosts 59 newspapers and 675 periodicals, with advocacy journalism feared to face Chinese censorship once July 1 1997 arrives. News media have long defied attempts to curb free speech, a cornerstone of democracy.
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Aiken Standard Subscriber Help and Contact Details
Directory style notice lists location 124 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 and hours for subscriptions delivery and circulation customer service. Switchboard and staff contacts include 648 2311 648 6052 and publisher Scott B Hunter with delivery problem lines.
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Disney Fathers and Fantasy in Animated Films
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Ateussa Cribben argues that Disney’s animated heroines from Ariel to Pocahontas and Esmeralda reflect male fantasies, exposing gender bias in early 1990s cinema while praising overall artistry and humor.
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Dole gender gap shows in 1996 election outlook
Dallas Morning News columnist Rena Feaerson notes a widening gender gap in 1996 politics with Clinton leading among women voters. Polls show 60 percent favor Clinton versus 38 percent for Dole, and 33 percent among women in a later WSJ NBC poll.
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Dirt road complaint in Aiken County mobile home area
Local residents on Fields Cemetery Road petitioned for paving and gravel to replace washboard surface. Since moving in two and a half years ago the number of trailers rose from six to about thirty. They report repeated county road maintenance only provides temporary scraping with no lasting fix and say several councilmen have not acted. Residents seek effective action to restore safe access and prevent vehicle damage.
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Proposal for a new medal to honor noncombat duty injuries
Gregory J. Toplift of Aiken writes to President Clinton proposing a Purple Heart variant with a white pearl center and a golden dove holding an olive branch to honor noncombat injuries and morale, recounting his own Vietnam DMZ wound and denied Bronze Star and other medals. He recalls wartime trauma, disability since 1979, and decades of attempts to secure recognition, arguing government should create a new medal for noncombat hostile incidents.
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Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The editor invites brief letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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