Movements threaten Dole bid in Republican race
Columnists Jack Germond and Jules Witcover say Forbes and Buchanan run movements not campaigns, staking issues that could erode Bob Dole's path to a first ballot majority. The internal rift may persist through the San Diego convention, with Buchanan and Forbes pressing rival agendas that damage Cole's credibility.
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Murdoch Offers Free TV Time for Major Party Candidates
Rupert Murdoch proposes an hour of free air time on Fox Television Network for major party presidential hopefuls in the fall. Critics from ABC NBC and CBS complain Fox lacks a news division and would let candidates speak unchallenged. The article argues such forums exist in other democracies and would inform voters before the election in Sacramento Calif.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Info
Location 124 Butler Drive and mailing address P O Box 1456 Aiken 29802. Office hours 8 90 a m to 5 20 p m Mon Fri. Call 649 5315 to subscribe or report delivery issues by 5 p m weekdays or 7 a m weekends. Circulation hours 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m weekdays 7 a m to 10 30 a m Saturdays and 7 a m to 11 a m Sundays. Switchboard 648 2311. Fax 648 6052. Story ideas editors can be reached at 648 2311. Publisher Scott B Hunter contact 648 2311.
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Legal Snoop Targets Independent Counsel Powers in Congress
Washington lawmakers weigh reforms to curb independent counsels in executive investigations. The piece contrasts Clinton era probes and costs with Senate criticism, arguing repeal could improve truth gathering and reduce partisan theatrics. It cites Walsh and Meese cases and critiques budgetless, broad probes.
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Slow Waltzing With The Techno Age Beat
A column reflects on aging tech and mass communication from a Texas reader. It contrasts canned phone menus with human service, citing a Pensacola retiree march and a Maine store where live agents resolve stock questions and waive extra charges, inviting managers to rethink automation versus personal touch.
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Freeport
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Letters To The Editor On HWC T R Reactor History
A reader cites Bill Austin of WSRC noting Hector the H W C T R reactor cost 11 million, tested 12 natural uranium fuel assemblies, and could be used in power reactors. He says it was the first high pressure high temperature reactor at Savannah River, built inside a containment building, operated safely for two years before shutdown due to lack of commercial reactor interest. Stan Goodman signs.
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WSRC
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Savannah River
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Aiken
County taxes rise clash with city plans fuels debate
A reader questions why county tax cuts contrast with a city tax hike of about 60 dollars, urging waste reduction over higher levies. The letter then critiques pro life vs pro choice debates, urging women to control their own reproductive rights and criticizing what is described as male-dominated protest.
I Don t Live Here Anymore play at USC Aiken Etherredge Center
Circle Theater of Barnwell County presented the benefit musical for Generations Unlimited of Barnwell about Dunbarton Ellen ton relocation from the Savannah River Site Area. Aiken audience praised the cast. Williston show March 9 offers dinner theater tickets via Generations Unlimited at (803) 541-1249.
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