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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1997
Page
4
Newt Gingrich proposes setting aside tax cuts to pursue immediate spending cuts and balance the federal budget. He calls the deficit a moral imperative as deficits exceed 100 billion dollars, urging a legislative shift to reduce the deficit rather than pursue tax reductions.
Anthony Lake pulls his bid for intelligence chief citing Senate delays and to spare the CIA, NSC staff, and CSA further friction. The Post notes reservations about lapses of judgment from his Clinton era tenure but says none were disabling amid months of Senate harassment.
William R. Mattox Jr reports that a study by David Larson and colleagues finds smokers who attend church weekly are four times less likely to have high blood pressure than those with infrequent attendance. Those who value religion show sevenfold lower hypertension risk. The work aligns with earlier research suggesting faith and social support reduce stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes.
The American debut of Australian pianist David Helfgott sparks debate over genius and market dynamics as critics attack his artistry while supporters hail a human spirit triumph. The piece compares reaction to outsider art and cites sociologists and a Kentucky center as context.
Virginia Lyon died March 5 and left a lasting impact at Aiken High School where she taught history for many years. She led the History Department, promoted critical thinking, and influenced students and fellow teachers including Mary Lou Barlow and Clerna Hill. Lyon, a University of Georgia alumna, also served as president of local organizations and was active in civic life.
Andy Windham of Wagener criticizes a U S Department of Agriculture land use plan he says trades land for rental payments and increases government control. He claims the policy mirrors Marxist aims and decries entitlement growth and fiscal irresponsibility.
The Aiken Standard solicits brief Letters to the Editor with signature, mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or to editorial scescape.net via email.
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