Voices and promises across states reflect political, disaster, and cultural moments
A mob of brief quotes spans politics, weather, industry, and media. Trent Lott urges Carolinians to reelect Thurmond while Liz Goddard seeks higher county pay. Gary Stooksbury hails Nucor’s South Carolina plant in Swansea. A juror on Clinton affair testimony cites documents. A tornado survivor recalls survival. John Casper reflects on Endeavour’s return. Gary Snyder lauds nature studies. Ji Bose warns against environmental harm. Cameron Finley portrays Beaver in a modern remake. Bob Dole touts unity against gangs and drugs in Redondo Beach.
Aiken Standard Subscriptions and Delivery Hours
Local notice lists office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday for subscriptions and a delivery window of 5 p m weekdays and 7 a m weekends. Circulation customer service extends to 7 30 p m weekdays and 11 a m Sundays. Switchboard is 648 2911.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
State and federal push to collect child support nationwide
The piece outlines efforts by state DSS to pursue delinquent parents and revoke licenses, while Congress considers welfare bills to create national child support data banks. It would link employers to deduct payments, aiming to boost enforcement and reduce welfare reliance. It also raises concerns about tempering hate and risk to minority groups amid a related action.
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Columbia
Department of Social Services
DSS
Cout
Congress
United States
Thurmonds Medical Records Question Prompts Debate
The Herald Journal notes critics urge Thurmond disclose medical status while emphasizing no legal obligation exists. It argues voters deserve clarity on age related fitness though opponents focus on character and policy. The piece contrasts Thurmonds age with ongoing vitality.
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Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Thurmond
Greenville County Council Denies Gay Lifestyle Condemnation
The Greenville County Council rejected any charge of intolerance toward gays and lesbians. The unsigned summary notes the resolution contained little of harsh tone seen in public comments. Only a minor portion of one of seven increases and one of four points stated a negative view, focusing on lifestyle rather than people.
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Green
Greenville
Letters to the Easter and annexation debate in South Carolina
A set of letters attacks Bill Clinton over a Camp Lejeune incident and discusses South Carolina annexation law. It argues for modernizing restrictive annexation rules to improve urban growth, service delivery, and infrastructure while warning against fragmentary development and political caution. It notes long-term trends toward home rule and warns against anti-government sentiment and special districts blocking change.
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Bill Clinton
Camp Lejeune
Aiken
South Carolina
North Carolina
Columbia
Beck's Qualifications Cited In North Augusta Letter
Lee I Lindsey of North Augusta urges voters to consider Scott Beck for District 88 seat, citing Red Cross merit award in 1980 for saving a baby's life, CPR instructor service, civic leadership roles, and 17 years in government work. He dismisses Kathleen Haley's claims and endorses Beck as best-qualified.
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Kathleen Haley
Ms. Haley
Mr. Beck
Proctor
Scott Beck
North Augusta
Haley
Beck
Grace Church
The
Red Cross
Carter
Penntate University
Scott
Leadership
Aiken County
United Way
Lee I. Lindsey
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America
Bob Dole
Mississippi
Trent Lott
Liz Goddard
Nucor
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Gary Stooksbury
Swansea
Arkansas
Janice Greer
Clinton
Senate Finance Commission
John Drummond
Anna Herdt
Kentucky
Endeavour
Space Shuttle
John Casper
Earth
University of California
Gary Snyder
Ji Bose
Cameron Finley
Dallas, Tex
Theodore
Beaver) Cleaver
Redondo Beach
Calif
Nt Voll
Charleston
Stand Courier
National Maritime Heritage Act
Department of the Interior
National Trust For Historic Preservation
National Park Service
Thomas B. Barton
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