Reform Party Faces Scrutiny Over Democracy Aims
Ross Perot pitched the Reform Party as a grass roots insurgency to reconnect citizens with government but faces pushback on core democracy ideals. Former Colorado governor Dick Lamm sought the party’s member list and mail privileges, only to be rebuffed while Perot ducks debates. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the tension over transparency and access within a party claiming reform.
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Reform Party
Dick Lamm
Lamm
Colorado
Perot
Russell Verney
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FAA urged to speed security tighten after mid air blast
The article argues FAA must advance airport security as the TWA 800 investigation continues. It notes US terminals are lax compared with abroad and undercover DOT teams have bypassed detectors, signaling gaps since the Lockerbie Pan Am 103 bombing.
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Lockerbie
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Delivery Contact
Readers offered subscription assistance at 949 5315 and delivery help at 649 5315. Customer service hours listed 5 90 p m to 7 30 p m weekdays and 7 am to 11 am Sundays. Switchboard 648 2571 FAX 648 6052. Editors and publisher contacts include 648 2311 and 648 211.
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Economics helps make cents of life and high school learning
A USC Aiken economics professor explains how economic education shapes lifelong decision making. Since 1961 South Carolina schools varied in economics requirements, now centers funded by business groups promote teaching economics from first grade through retirement.
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USCA
South Carolina Council On Economic Education
South Carolina Council
Tae
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Center For Economic Education
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Wall Street Journal
Usca Center For Economic Education
USC Aiken
Dole’s Age Sparks Debate On Fitness For Presidency
Myriam Marquez examines public perception of Bob Dole’s age and vitality amid polls showing 31 percent view him as too old for the presidency. The piece contrasts Reagan’s charisma with Dole’s public image, noting voters’ focus on youth and perceived vigor.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Gallup
America
American Legion Baseball Team On A Roll At Satcher Field
Post 26 American Legion team plays strong in hot summer weather. Coach Bruce Zuehlke and assistant Brad Coleman praised for their time and impact. Several players have earned college baseball scholarships while athletic director Julian Dunbar and legionnaires staff concessions and gate duties.
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American Legion
Bruce Zuehlke
Brad Coleman
Julian Dunbar
TEARS thanks supporters as animal rescue grows from idea to reality
TEARS thanks animal lovers for helping the sanctuary evolve since incorporating as a non profit in January. The letter notes 56 animals rescued, emphasizes TEARS helps those not served by SPCA or city and county control, and credits volunteers for socializing rehabilitation and starting the program.
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Corounners
Ruc Kines
Aiken
SPCA
County Animal Control
Superpetz
Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The newspaper invites brief letters for publication. Include the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, RO. Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken
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