Clinton must assert civilian control of the armed forces
Our View argues that President Clinton must establish clear civilian supremacy over the military. It contends his lack of military service and perceived compromises have damaged respect, urging decisive action, even at the Pentagon, to restore the commander in chief’s authority for the good of the nation.
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Clinton
Defense
Les Aspin
Pentagon
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Bill Clinton
Bottle Law Of Recycling Energy And Jobs Highlighted
Karen Congdon of Aiken Elementary writes to promote recycling and the bottle law She claims one soda can can power a TV for three hours and one bottle can light a 100 watt bulb for hours She says the law will create jobs and praises the idea.
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Karen
S.O.A.R
Aiken Elementary
Karen Congdon Aiken
Letters on handicapped parking and understanding illness
A reader responds to J W Lewis about handicapped parking abuse and invisibly ill people. The letter emphasizes that disability is not always visible, urges respect for placard users, and notes the pain of those who struggle daily while appearing healthy. The writer shares personal experiences and calls for empathy.
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J.W. Lewis
Ms. Lewis
J. Kenney Aiken
Reader urges out-of-state tag drivers to become tax-paying residents
A reader criticizes long-term out-of-state vehicle tags in local traffic, urging those drivers to declare state residency and contribute to the property tax base. The letter ends with a weary caveat about unlikely compliance.
Clinton expected to name pro choice judge to replace White
Retiring Justice Byron R. White opens a path for abortion rights advocacy as President Clinton signals he will seek a strong defender of privacy and individual rights. Analysts caution Roe v. Wade remains under threat with legislative efforts like the Freedom of Choice Act gaining momentum in Congress.
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Ashington
Supreme Court
Byron R. White
Clinton
White
Kate Michelman
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL
Bob Jewett
Operation Rescue
Michelman
Roe
Harry A. Blackmun
John Paul Stevens
House
Senate
Congress
Abortion Rights Debate Intensifies Over Supreme Court Nominee
Michelman argues the Freedom of Choice Act is needed to protect Roe v. Wade as abortion foes ramp up pressure in Congress. Jewett mocks Clinton’s likely pick White while urging a pro choice nominee to advance abortion rights amid renewed efforts to overturn the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling.
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Michelman
Jewett
Operation Rescue
Clinton
White
Randall Terry
Congress
NARAL
Supreme Court
David Gunn
Pensacola
Fla
Ingratitude Toward Executives Across North Carolina and Atlanta
Gene Owens laments the fate of executives ousted by major firms. He cites F. Ross Johnson of RJR Nabisco and James Robinson III of American Express as examples of harsh severance and minimal post‑work benefits. The column notes Johnson’s moves, buyout impacts on 1,600 workers, and Robinson’s two‑year noncompete, with a satirical wish for better treatment and a return to cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Shoney’s
Kmart
Sam
F. Ross Johnson
RJR Nabisco
Henry Kravis
Johnson
Rjr-Nabisco
Winston-Salem
Reynolds Tobacco
Atlanta
Kravis
Kholberg Kravis Roberts & Co
Wall Street
Atlanta Braves
Minnesota Twins
American Express
James Robinson III
Robinson
Wall Street Journal
American Express Board
MasterCard
Ood
St. Martin
Aspin
Posturing Strangles Drug Industry and Drug Prices Debate
A speaker laments government drug price controls and praises U S pharmaceutical innovation. He warns foreign companies profit from U S research while FDA rules raise pill costs and criticizes policies squeezing the industry. He cites job figures, exports, and the burden of chronic diseases with many drugs in development.
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Imetrex
Glaxo Pharmaceutical Company
United States
Insurance Companies
Medicare
Food and Drug Administration
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Debra Z. Price
Sue S. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Daniel S. Holland
Aiken, S.C
Military
Aiken Standard
Dan
Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Tribune Media Services
Sam’s
Howard Clark Sr
Clark
Gene Owens
Aiken County
High Point, N.C
FDA
Sig ‘Ooo
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