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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1997
Page
4
A compilation of quotes from politicians, lawyers, and experts touches on health care fraud, legal cases, budgeting, policing, and executions. Notables include Florida Governor Lawton Chiles praising fraud fight efforts with Bill Clinton and O J Simpson case remarks, with other voices commenting on taxes, budgets, and industry influence.
Washington writer William Claire, former founding editor of Voyages, recalls quitting golf seven years ago after a failed weekend attempt. He describes the modern game’s glitches from pre-dawn tee times to carted officials, then finds renewed interest on a Pinehurst circuit with friends, sparking a satire on golf culture.
The state Legislature approved a partial birth abortion ban by voice vote, signaling broad support amid debate over its definition as a woman's choice. The piece notes advocacy backing, cites Sen Feinstein and Rep Hyde, and calls for a federal override of a presidential veto. The column also questions abolishing the secretary of state office and discusses hate crime penalties and constitutional concerns from Attorney General Condon.
Letter from Jerry Czarnecki praises the Aiken Steeplechase weekend from the Friday barbecue to the post-race party. He notes smooth traffic through the Subscribers' Gate, a record crowd, and favorable weather. He credits KC Productions and the Aiken 20/20 Board for promoting the city and thanks public safety and steeplechase residents.
The Aiken Standard front pages a local Palm Sunday event with color photos while noting a far larger historical moment on page 6A. The paper invites readers to submit brief signed letters with contact details for verification and possible editing.
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