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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1996
Page
4
Washington report says Richard Lamm vows a No BS campaign for president but skeptical comment suggests Perot will not relinquish Reform Party control. The piece mocks Lamm as a garrulous ex-Colorado governor and notes Perot’s financial stance and ballot access work.
The author argues against affirmative action and CCRI in California, noting opponents distort issues to sway voters. They criticize claims of income differences as proof of discrimination and reference a San Francisco Chronicle editorial. The piece cites 15 years of cross country research on group differences and questions equality of outcomes.
The Aiken Standard provides contact and delivery information. Subscriptions and delivery issues should use 849 5315 or 649 5315. Office hours are 830 a.m. to 530 p.m. Monday through Friday and reader editors can be reached at 648 2311.
The article argues jobs vanish as skills evolve, from typesetters to tellers to programmers. It stresses rapid change, flat organizations, and the need to study convergence of multimedia, Internet, and digital tech. Build capabilities in evolving areas to stay ahead as companies adopt new skills.
President Clinton announces zero tolerance for truancy and $10 million in federal grants for 25 school districts. He ties the plan to education concerns ahead of elections while Republicans attack the move as political posturing amid broader education debates.
A local resident urges pharmacies to stay open until midnight on weekends to aid families with sick children and emergencies. The letter argues extended hours would boost public health and the economy, keeping money in the area and supporting growth.
Aiken County Council debates funding for local projects prompting a clash with Golden Harvest Food Bank. One member suggested prioritizing a gazebo project over food assistance, sparking controversy over allocation of sixty thousand dollars.
Governor Beasley signed a law linking higher education funding to 35 performance indicators. By 1999 all colleges face funding and survival tests based on outcomes, shifting from enrollment-based support to accountability. ATC emphasizes quality movement and SACS standards while preparing for change.
Dr Kathleen A Noble discusses implementing three major quality programs TQM TEAMS and ISO 9000 at Aiken Technical College to meet new performance indicators laws. The goal is to show resource use clarity and better customer satisfaction through systematic improvement.
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