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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1995
Page
4
The General Assembly passed a measure restricting police reserve officers to operate only under a fulltime officer, triggering backlash from police chiefs reservists and citizens who say patrols will be halved. Local officials debate repeal while poker machine regulations test gambling law across 46 counties.
The state Supreme Court unanimously restores order after a federal judge paused the video poker ban. In twelve counties voters rejected gambling on the devices and the ruling upholds the cash payoff ban delayed by US District Judge G Ross Anderson who intervened after Justice Jean Toal rejected a stay. The decision overrides a law approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor more than two years ago.
In 1998 the South Carolina Supreme Court allowed cameras in all courts with judges free to limit coverage. Judge William L. Howard barred cameras from the Susan Smith death penalty trial, a decision echoed by most state judges. The Post and Courier notes the rarity of such bans despite broad media interest.
The Aiken Standard has long been published by Aiken Communications Inc. The paper, dating back to 1867, is issued weekday afternoons and Saturdays, with Sunday mornings editions. Contact points include Tips or Story Ideas by phone or mail and the address for changes.
Greg Tyler, city editor of The Aiken Standard, writes on the need for media accountability following the Promise Keepers Conference in Atlanta. He stresses responsible reporting and rejects sensationalism, defending fairness and accuracy amid criticism of national outlets.
Minnesota senator Paul Wellstone, a liberal Democrat, defies the White House and his fellow Democrats by pressing to amend a $16.4 billion spending-cut compromise. He backs restored funding for low income aid, youth employment, job training, and elderly benefits, vowing to resist center-right shifts and rallying other liberals to challenge the deal.
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