Thompson Hearings Fail to Spark Drama in Senate Probe
Columnist Sandy Grady decries Fred Thompson's hearings as dull and untelevised, likening them to a bland spy tale. He questions the obsession with John Huang and Lippo, arguing the inquiry distracts from real political reform and may be a campaign maneuver rather than essential truth.
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Senate
Washington
Fred Thompson
Thompson
John Grisham
Tom Clancy
John LeCarre
John Huang
Mr. Huang
Huang
CIA
CLA
John Dickerson
Dickerson
Commerce Department
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Lipo
Lippo
Bagman
Thompson & Co
FBI
Gingrich Under Pressure as House Plan Fades Away
The piece notes Gingrich’s waning influence after the 1994 GOP surge, with dissent roiling the House. It cites weak approval ratings under 30 percent, discontent among conservatives, and leadership challenges from Armey, DeLay, Boehner, and Paxon while stressing no clear successor and looming 1996 midterms.
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Georgia Democrat
Gingrich
Dick Armey
Tom DeLay
John Boehner
Bill Paxon
National Republican Congressional Committee
House Republican
NAACP rebuilds under Mfume amid new internal debates
The NAACP sought renewal after years of financial strain and internal power struggles at its 88th convention in Pittsburgh. Mfume and chair Myrlie Evers-Williams led calls for self help and quality education while younger members pressed for independence from integration as the group pledges fiscal discipline and social responsibility. Black leaders urged unity to restore influence and donor support.
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NAACP
Pittsburgh
America
Andy Robinson
New York City
Maryland
Kweisi Mfume
Mfume
Myrlie Evers-Williams
T Yearold Hazel Dawson
Atlanta
Mr. Mfume
Ms. Evers-Williams
Terry Johnson
Michigan
Remembering Prysock and AAUW notes in Aiken
Letter writers discuss Arthur Prysock’s vocal prominence and list notable songs. Cecelia A Reynolds reports AAUW donations in Aiken from the Book ’N Things Fair. Funds support USCA scholarship, Aiken High Scholastic Team, and local charities.
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AAUW
Aiken
American Association of University
Robin S. Payton
USCA
Aiken High School
Community Service Committee
Aiken County
Salvation Army
Midland Valley
Pilot Club
Education Foundation
Cecelia A. Reynolds Aiken
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Address
Brief letters require writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via editorial scescape next.
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Sue Samen Wunaara
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Scescape
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Otto C. Lee
Hanor Jeffrey B. Wallace
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New York Times
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House of Representatives
Clinton
Congress
Republcans
White House
House
Paxon
Ingricn
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Claude Lewis
Knight-Ridder Service
Johnson
Aude Lewis
Philadelphia Inquirer
Lewis
Prysock
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Arthur Prysock
Mr. B
Billy Eckstine
Charles
Zeke) Hall Wagener
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