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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1991
Page
4
The Detroit News opinion column denounces a late night Senate vote granting a 23000 pay raise to top officials, raising concerns about transparency and fiscal responsibility. It notes the raise to 125000 and critiques deficit politics, late night maneuvering, and self serving legislation.
A letter defends Belvedere and Aiken umpires over a Dixie Youth protest, claims no batting order error, cites bias arguments, and notes a separate gun incident in Westlift. The writer questions Rep. Roland Smith and praises HCA Aiken Regional Medical Center and its doctors as responsive to the district’s residents. He urges safety and civic responsibility.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible and preferably typewritten, concise, and may be edited or condensed. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with no subject limit.
A liberal character debates Clarence Thomas Supreme Court confirmation with a friend, weighing race, affirmative action, and ideology. They explore whether support hinges on qualifications or political stance, ending with a wish that Thomas would admit to past joint use in college.
A reflective essay argues Lyle Alzado's brain cancer is not a moral verdict on steroids or manhood. It notes his NFL career with the Browns Broncos and Raiders and condemns oversimplified links between his use of steroids and his illness.
The piece notes the 1969 Diane Linkletter death linked to LSD and warns of a revived interest in the drug among suburban youth. Quotes DEA official Jim Shedd in Miami about LSD’s comeback and the “peace and enlightenment” motivation behind makers. It discusses stamp advertising and the Grateful Dead as cultural touchstones, urging action to counter the drug’s return.
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