Ethical Glitch Costs GOP On Whitewater Credibility
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a GOP ethics inconsistency as Rep. Joseph M. McDade faces bribery charges while remaining in ranking posts on key committees. The piece contrasts Democratic penalties for Rostenkowski with Republican standards, arguing the party’s credibility as ethical watchdogs is tarnished.
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Whitewater
Dan Rostenkowski
Capitol Hill
Newt Gingrich
Bob Dole
Congress
Joseph M. McDade
Scranton
Mr. Rostenkowski
Ways and Means Committee
McDade
Appropriations Committee
Mr. McDade
Philadelphia Inquirer
Community letters praise local teachers amid controversy
A reader from North Augusta commends Redcliffe Elementary and Jackson Middle School teachers for dedication and trust, noting long commutes are worthwhile for caring instruction. Another letter criticizes the Aiken Standard reporter Sue Townsend over Demetrius Leaphart coverage, calling for respect and accurate reporting at a time of mourning.
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Redcliffe Elementary
Jackson Middle School
Fuller
North
Augusta
Letters to the Editor Endorsement of Arthur Havenel Jr
Dawn W. Rutland describes Arthur Havenel Jr. as a hands on manager with integrity and ethics. She praises his direct oversight, timely results, and willingness to help citizens through government agencies. She defends his campaign fund prudence and asserts he cannot be bought. The letter urges publication and notes she is writing as a private citizen.
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Arthur Havenel Jr
South Carolina
Southern dialect debate fans spark lively language panel
Gene Owens of Aiken County writes about the Southern version of English and its quirks. He recalls a discussion with readers from the Frost Belt and Ridge communities, tests panels at the Fox Grill, and seeks further input on terms for children and local usage.
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Don
Richard Petty
Heard
D. Heard
Randlemann, N.C
Virgil
Horse Creek Valley
Fox Grill
Academy of Contemporary Redneck Linguistics
Charlie Schultheiss
North Carolina Piedmont
Jimmy Merrell
Carrollton
Scare Tactics Shift from NRA to Tobacco Lobby
The piece argues the tobacco industry may adopt scare tactics similar to the NRA as it risks losing market share. It notes FDA regulation, higher cigarette taxes, and a broad free-speech battle over lifestyle controls, citing a full page R J Reynolds ad linking smoking to broader bans.
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Nous Ngion
National Rifle Association
Congress
NRA
Food and Drug Administration
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
FDA
Department of Labor
America
Reynolds
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Scott B. Hunter
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Charles C. Grice
Sue 8. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Andrew D. Morgan
8.C
Aiken Standard
Demetrius Leaphart
Demetrius
Sue Townsend
Aiken Stannard
D.C
Dawn W. Rutland
Are
Redneck
Beteman
South
Gene Owens
Ron Balkus
Ron
Chicago
P.O
Mobile
Ala
Ridge
Atlanta
Highballin
Daday
Birmingham
Casey Jones
Memphis
Vaughn
Miss
Steve Brodie
Lynchburg
Danville
Chattanooga
Aiken County
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