Voices and Voices in South Carolina News Screed
A collage of quotes from politicians, lawyers, and locals in South Carolina touching on legal reform, a high profile baby brain injury verdict, use of state aircraft, disaster area calls for farming regions, and local honors. Notable names include Steve Forbes, Tyler Thompson, Dick Harpoothan, David Beasley, Fritz Hollings, Jo Hammonds, Boots Bandy, Raquel Gutierrez, and Zeus corporate ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Leach
David Beasley
Democratic Party
Dick Harpoothan
South Carolina
Fritz Hollings
D-S.c
Johanna Gibbs
Aiken High School
Boots Bandy
South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Gospel stamps honor four gospel pioneers in Legends series
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bob Ray Sanders notes the US Postal Service Legends of American Music stamps honor Mahalia Jackson Clara Ward Roberta Martin and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The stamps celebrate gospel roots from Africa to Chicago blues and beyond, with 45 million issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahalia Jackson
Roberta Martin
Rosetta Tharpe
Clara Ward
Africa
Martin Luther King Jr
Memphis
King
Dorsey
Jackson
Ward
Las Vegas
New York
Sam Cooke
Aretha Franklin
Marvin Gaye
Whitney Houston
US Postal Service
New Orleans
Ward, Martin
Tharpe
Bob Ray Sanders
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Governor race heats up with broad accusations
The gubernatorial contest features Democratic challenger Jim Hodges accused of courting video poker interests and Governor Beasley critics claiming dominance over House leaders. The political heat card is being played across South Carolina with critics and supporters trading charges and quips as campaigns move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hodges
David Beasley
Stooges
Curly
Larry
Moe
Texas GOP platform calls for federal agency abolition and gold standard
The Texas Republican Party platform approved at the Houston convention calls for abolishing federal agencies not delegated by the Constitution, including the EPA, DOE, HUD, HHS, ATF, and Education. It favors the gold standard, repealing the federal income tax, impeaching offending judges and the president, curbing Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction on abortion and religious freedom, and ending UN membership and IMF aid. It also demands Congress appoint an independent investigator to probe CFR and Trilateral Commission for a one world government claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Republican Party of Texas
Houson
Texas
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
Department of Housing ‘and Urban Development
Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Department of Education
Federal Reserve
Clinton
Congress
Supreme Court
United Nations
Gattrade
International Monetary Fund
International Criminal Court
NATO
House of Representatives
Council On Foreign Relations
Trilateral Commission
Georgia
South Carolina
National Republican Party
Billy B. Jones
Graniteville
There’s Something About Mary Review Sparks Reader Debate
A reader counters a Knight Ridder critique, calling the film light hearted and entertaining. The letter argues the published review revealed spoilers and killed spontaneity, urging a more restrained column based on the story rather than detailed plot points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Knight Ridder
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The paper invites brief letters to the editor signed with name address and daytime as well as home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should be sent to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via editorial scescape net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Aiken Standard
P.O
S.C
Scescape.net
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steve Forbes
Louisville, Ky
Tyler Thompson
Jim) Hodges
Gam Strijards
Frank Adams
State Department of Health and Human Services
Raquel
SPCA
Tom Caniglia
Raquel Gutierrez
Joe Hammonds
Blackville
Barnwell County
Zeus
Tim Dangerfield
Forbe
Harpoo
Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
James R. Bennett
HMO
Knight-Ridder Service
Greenwood
Index-Journal
Columbia
KPMG
Peat Marwick
Bob Peeler
Peeler
Stephen Soltys
Mental Health Department
Governor’s Office
General Assembly
Greenville News
State Office of Coastal Resource ‘Management
Charleston
Post and Courier
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