Buchanan and Casey through the party lines on convention speakers
A column notes Republicans criticize Democrats for intolerance over dissent, citing Bob Casey in 1992 and now Pat Buchanan. It argues Buchanan's influence and delegate support may surpass Casey, reflecting intra party tensions on abortion and nomination leverage. The piece contrasts treatment of black and white churches burning with insurance claims, urging accountability. The Daily Press, Ashland, Wis.
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Aiken Standard Circulation and Contact Details
The notice lists location at 124 Rutland Drive and mailing P O Box 456 Ren 20802, with delivery by 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends. Call 649-5315 for delivery problems and 648-2311 for switchboard and editorial contacts. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648-2311.
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Civic vigor in America and the decline of joiners
Alexis de Tocqueville praised Americans as joiners, but Harvard’s Robert Putnam argues civic life is waning while some groups surge. Everett Ladd offers a mixed view, noting shifts in church, unions and PTA, stronger in some areas like youth soccer, weaker in others like bowling. Factors such as longer hours, mobility, fragmented families, and the Internet shape engagement.
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Stockton Chooses Loyalty Over Bigger Money
Columnist Leonard Pitts notes John Stockton, amid NBA free agent frenzy, turned down potentially $40 million and stayed with Utah Jazz for $15 million over three years. Stockton cites comfort, family, team and coaches, contrasting with high bidders like Howard, O Neal and Jordan.
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Local official denies $10,000 salary hikes claim
A county official rebuts Claire Ahrens in a Letter to the Editor, saying no department heads or himself received $10,000 raises. He notes June council actions gave most employees a 4 percent raise, with salaries published by the South Carolina Association of Counties. He urges verification of facts from county documents at the County Administrator's office and calls for precise dialogue.
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