Public calls to end the Starr Whitewater probe
Editorial argues Americans want a speedy conclusion to the Starr Whitewater investigation. It criticizes leaks and partisan delays, noting indictments of Webster Hubbell and Susan McDougal, plus edited transcripts, while urging a clear presentation of substantial evidence in court or impeachment proceedings and a swift resolution.
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Ronald Reagan
Kenneth Starr
Whitewater
White House
Starr
Clinton
Webster Hubbell
Susan McDougal
House
Hubbell
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Janet Reno
Justice Department
Debt grows as off budget gimmicks mislead balance
The Charleston Daily Mail argues that despite claims of a balanced budget, the national debt will rise from 5.5 trillion to 7.2 trillion. It accuses Congress of moving big items off budget to show a surplus, erasing tough spending or tax decisions.
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Pinnccchio
Congressional Budget Office
National Taxpayers Union Foundation
Congress
Teens say no to early sex and teen pregnancy decline
A growing number of teenagers resist early sexual activity, helping the sixth straight year of falling births among teen mothers in 1996. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy emphasizes family influence, with research showing closer parental supervision and abstinence emphasis reduce teen pregnancy risk.
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National Campaign To
Brent C. Miller
Department of Family and Human Development
Utah State University
McCarthy Calls For Vietnam War Protest Memorial
Former Sen. Eugene McCarthy urged a Vietnam era memorial to antiwar activists at a Newseum symposium while noting the era’s impact on Lyndon Johnson’s career. He argued citizens and youth bore moral responsibility as politicians and press avoided confronting the war’s morality and wisdom.
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Arlington
Eugene McCarthy
Lyndon Johnson
New Hampshire
LBJ
McCarthy
Vietnam
Newseum
News Business
Gene
Ronald Reagan
Minnesota
Johnson
Senate
Dean Rusk
Robert McNamara
Todd Gitlin
Radical Students For A Democratic Society
New York University
Maureen Reagan
Gene McCarthy
Why emphasize SAT scores over involvement in school
A reader argues against SAT score emphasis, noting it reflects performance on one test rather than GPA, community and civic activity, and scholarships. The letter cites Brian Nappier of Midland Valley High and praises involvement, weighing awards and scholarships against a high SAT score, urging broader recognition of nonacademic contributions.
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FCA
Key Club
Natural Helper’s
S.a.re
National Exchange Club
Midland Valley Lions Club
Augusta Area Sports Council
Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina
Brian Nappier
Midland Valley High
Westinghouse
S.C. Life
Georgia
Brian
Wayne
Sandra
Nappier
Graniteville
Choral Program Praised At Etherredge Center
Rogers Magee praises a Monday evening program at the Etherredge Center featuring University Choir Oratorio Chorus and Sanctuary Choir First Presbyterian Church performing Faure Requiem under Dr Ronald Milcott with Cathy Girmans Don Dupee Jennifer Rosinski as soloists and instrumentalists including violas cellos horns harp bass percussion and organ This event highlighted USC Aiken faculty and local leadership in music and left attendees satisfied.
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Etherredge Center
University Choir
Oratorio Chorus
Sanctuary
First Presbyterian Church
Ronald Milcott
Cathy 3Irmans
Don Dupee
Jennifer Rosinski
Aiken
Wilcott
Usc-Aiken
University
Ken Courtey
Ken
Stroope
Rogers Magee Aiken
Letters to the Editor format at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard asks letters be brief with the writer’s signature full street address daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed and limits may apply to repeated submissions to ensure diverse viewpoints.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
Editorial
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