Editorial on Curtis Kess murder case and lifelong punishment
A Denver teen known as Curtis Kess, tied to an Asian gang and the murder of Carlton Ennis, faces 30 years in prison under tough standards. The piece laments the damage to victims and families while urging warnings in schools about the consequences of bad judgment and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Kess
Kess
Denver
Colo
Carlton Ennis
State Penitentiary
Ennis
America
Kes
Mr. Ennis
Kesi
Aiken
Kesl
Esl
Monica Lewinsky Turns Fame into Big Money in TV Blitz
Washington column by Sandy Grady notes Monica Lewinsky’s high priced TV appearances and endorsements set amid a media frenzy. It describes a tour, ads, and a Barbara Walters interview that stacked millions, with mixed reactions to Clinton and the saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monica Lewinsky
Beverly Hills High
Monica
Oval Office
Madame Pompadour
Pamela Harrisman
Lewinsky
ABC
Barbara Walters
Babs
Ken Starr
Larry Flynt
Bob Barr
Linda Tripp
Who Guards the Guards in Government and Media
A columnist argues the independent counsel law may lapse on June 30 and questions who will guard public officials in its absence. He cites Walsh and Starr, warns of politicization, and urges voters and media to uphold oversight while proposing a broader citizen role in safeguarding integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Counsel
Lawrence Walsh
Ken Starr
Whitewater
Eric Holder
House
Congress
Justice Department
Nixon
University of North Carolina
Previs
Karl
Ed Cota Ana Yas
Capel
Executive Branch
Publc
Aiken Class of 1957 Echoes on School Excellence
Thomas B. Barton reflects on past Aiken High School graduates from the Class of 1957 and others, praising their achievements while criticizing modern federal involvement in education and calling for local accountability and a return to formative teaching. He notes prominent alumni and contrasts kindergarten origins with today’s government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Aiken County
Aiken
Hastings Wyman Jr
Harvard
Sen. Thurmond
Jim Purcell
Charleston
Jim Heaton
Butch Emrich
du Pont
A.J. Rutland
Court House
Aiken High
House of Representatives
Washington
Ted Kennedy
Boston
Bill Clinton
Statler Brothers
Thomas B. Barton
The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor notice
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send letters to the editor. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, RO. Box 456, Aiken SC 29602 or via email to editorial@scescape.net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
S.C
Shunter
Aduesouth.net
Editorial
Scescape.net
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aikentandard
Scott B. Hunter
Ellen C. Priest
Pacar
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Madam Curie
Florence Nightingale
Crimea
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Chelsea
the Prez
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Senate
Gallup
Walters
Clinton
Fidelity
Clairol
Midas
Dove Soap
Advil
Kentucky Fried Chicken
At&t
Payless
Diehard
ForEyes
MasterCard
Lenscrafters
Visa
Dr. Pepper
Burger King
Monia
Starr
Sandy Grady
The
Philadelphia Daily News
Harz
ARED
Pias
Steve Previs
George Karl
Dean Smith
Tar Heels
Unter