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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1996
Page
6
The Philadelphia Daily News notes that the Contract With America, once a driving GOP blueprint, has lost traction in Washington and with voters. Newt Gingrich convened to revive it as support remains scarce for its abortion and school prayer provisions.
Sen. Bob Dole struggles with spending under federal matching funds while Steve Forbes has no cap due to not taking funds. The Feb–Mar primary phase could push Dole to a $37 million limit by March 12, limiting his campaign before key March 19 contests. The piece questions reformers' intent behind the matching funds rules.
Public notice lists location at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802. Hours for sales circulation and delivery support are provided with phone numbers 649-5315 648-2311 648-6052 and editor contacts. Publisher Scott B Hunter reachable at 648-2311.
A letter discusses handicapped parking etiquette and the need for considerate use of reserved spots. It also recounts a near miss after speeding, stressing Lent reflections and renewed commitment to lawful driving and safe road habits. Christina W. Czerwinski, Aiken.
State officials cited distressing cases as reported by Philip Lord in The Aiken Standard on March 2. Lynn Zody and Robert Jackson praise the program yet question the handling of work release prisoners and whether prior employer feedback could prevent needless returns to prison. The writer argues funds should support family values and education to align with modern technology needs.
A sixth grade student at Schofield Middle School writes about wasted houses in Aiken. She urges owners to let needy residents fix them to reduce homelessness and asks the paper to publish her message.
Columnist extols being salt and light in the world citing Matthew 5 13 16 and Chrysostom while praising Tim Cummins a blind volunteer at Braille Institute and Grace Paige who ministers in a women’s detention facility through prayer listening and friendship.
A speaker reflects on human worth and duty, citing a Red Cross donor Dalbey Marsh who gave a dollar weekly from Social Security to aid disaster victims. A woman shares faith renewing words about grace and purpose, urging joy and truth in helping others.
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