Polls cast Gingrich as poison amid party turmoil
A news column notes new poll figures showing how poorly Speaker Newt Gingrich is viewed by the American people. It contrasts Gingrich’s rhetoric with a report alleging unsubstantiated misconduct by Commerce Department workers after Ronald H. Brown's death, framing him as central to Republican identity alongside Bob Dole.
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Curfew Proposals Split Democrats and GOP Leaders
President Clinton endorses dusk to dawn curfews for those under 18 in New Orleans and cites local policies as model. Senate Leader Dole backs similar restrictions, while critics say curfews are outdated, poorly enforced, and invite selective policing across about 1000 communities.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Service Hours
Information for readers on location and mailing addresses, subscription inquiries, delivery problem hours, switchboard and fax numbers, story ideas contacts, and publisher's contact, including Scott B. Hunter, all listed with phone access details.
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Letter pressures to keep Thurmond in Senate race
A South Carolina reader questions the aging debate in the U S Senate contest and defends Senator Strom Thurmond’s experience. The letter urges voting in the June 11 primary, endorses Sheron Proctor for District 83, praises Russ Ferrara on SRS support, and highlights local council candidates Allen Wells Eleanor Wells Paul Ferrara Rick Osbon and Gary Bunker as active community figures.
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Supporters praise Hartman and Osbon for local office bids
Loretta Johnson backs Bill Hartman for AMC noting his values and service to the community. A separate testimonial lauds Rick Osbon for County Council, highlighting his background, activity, and frequent behind the scenes support at GOP events and rallies. Both endorsements frame them as dependable local leaders.
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Our View Primaries Important
Our View urges turnout for Tuesday's primary, arguing the window to vote is a sacred civic duty. It endorses Strom Thurmond for U S Senate, Howard Sellers for Sheriff, Scott Beck for S C House Seat 83, and Rick Osbon for County Council District 7, praising energy, leadership, and fiscal sensibility.
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Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802. No election letters before Tuesday's primary.
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