Pavement preachers tested by rights and restraint
In Beaufort street preachers spark clash between free speech and public order. Merchants push restriction, courts weigh temporary relief against unconstitutional limits. Officials urge law to protect peace while respecting constitutional protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iberty
England
Beaufort
Beatfort
U.S
Matthew Perry
Columbia
American Civil Liberties Union
David Norton
Circuit
Jack Gregory
Debunking myths about plutonium and public letters
Reader letters discuss plutonium toxicity and nuclear storage claims, arguing plutonium is not uniquely deadly and outlining worker safety history. Additional notes criticize abortion debate rhetoric, praise Irene Rudnick, and thank local sponsors for supporting Aiken County Champion Academic Team's trip to Rice University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pope
Savannah River
U.S
Michael Butler
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Columbia
Aiken County
Rice University
Aiken
TV anchors shape Clinton race with late night talk
A CBS interview during California results night shows Clinton embracing TV fame to court voters. The piece argues late night and primetime TV create a false familiarity, shaping perceptions more than policy. It contrasts Clinton and Bush strategies and cites Carson as street-level example of media shadows versus truth.
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Asnington
United States
Bill Clinton
CBS
Dan Rather
California
Ithaca
Clinton
Arkansas
Hoss Perot
King of
Sable
United
Bush
Rock Hoe
Donahue
Johnny Carson
Carson
Melting Pot Myth Faces Heresy of Hyper Ethnicity
A reflection on American identity argues that while the melting pot once symbolized unity, rising ethnic self identification and political correctness drive toward a nation of separate groups. It cites 1991 immigration figures, illegal entry arrests, and the role of ethnic enclaves in cities like Miami and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem
Pluribus
Center For Immigraton Studies
United States
Mexico
Miami
Los Angeles
Bush Budget Amendment Cop-Out Loss or Gain
The piece argues against a balanced budget amendment backed by Bush and opponents in Congress. It contends the resolutions would intrude on presidential power, lack enforceable mechanisms, and reveal a leadership failure. It calls for electing responsible lawmakers rather than relying on a constitutional cop-out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
House
Bush
Congress
Executive Branch
Charles Stenholm
Texas
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Stenholm
Gephardt
White House
Supreme Court
101St Congress
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Aiken Standard
S.C
Wise
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Larry King
C Hs Press
Steve D
Aly
James J. Kilpatrick
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