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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1997
Page
4
A collage of remarks spans patriotism on Independence Day to humor about hot dogs, church mergers, and political shifts. Notables include Walter Cronkite on Kuralt, Joe Louis on fighting, Mitchum on prison time, and Enrique Krauze on Mexico's evolving balance of power.
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Claude Lewis reflects on Mike Tyson’s notorious ear bite of Evander Holyfield on June 28, criticizing Tyson’s brutal conduct and the sport’s decline. He contrasts past champions with today’s fighters and urges restraint, urging Tyson to seek reform rather than return to professional boxing.
The General Assembly delays property tax relief funds until December 1, amid protests from education officials who warn districts may need to borrow to cover operations. The debate centers on state money and earned interest, with a broader look at fiscal accountability and upcoming elections as Jim Hodges emerges as a viable Democratic challenger to Gov. Beasley.
Letters express deep thanks from families including the Nicosia and Young clans for community aid after a family hardship and cancer treatment. Citizens praise volunteers, local sponsors, and youth fundraisers, noting county governance concerns and a successful Pennies for the Park parade benefiting the Carolina Bay Nature Reserve.
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