Missile Defense Rates Top Priority in Congress Debate
The nation faces rising ballistic missile threats and a Republican plan led by Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and House Speaker Newt Gingrich calls for deploying a rudimentary defense by 2003. President Clinton and Democrats oppose, arguing the threat is distant and costs high, urging restraint to avoid jeopardizing arms control with Russia.
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End the Freemen standoff by isolating their enclave
Opinion urges ending negotiations with the Montana Freemen and pressing a harsh containment approach. Citing Ruby Ridge and Waco lessons, the piece argues to cut off food water electricity and outside contact to force surrender or collapse of the group at Jordan Mont.
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Aiken Standard Customer Service and Contact Numbers
The notice provides contact details for subscriptions and delivery issues at the Aiken Standard, including phone numbers 649-5315 for subscriptions and delivery problems, switchboard 648-2311, fax 648-6052, and editorial contacts. Office hours span weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with circulation hours 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and varied weekend times. publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648-2311.
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Dressing Down Won't Win White House
The piece argues Bob Dole cannot win by dressing casually and shedding the Senate image. It notes focus groups show voters know him as a senator, not a unique persona, and warns a casual look may hurt more than help. It emphasizes his need to reveal serious constitutional and policy substance to gain voter trust.
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Clinton
Ounce Of Prevention Might Save Our Kids
A long editorial advocates preventing child abuse through early support rather than punishment. It argues for focusing resources on children, expanding guidance through churches and communities, and urging government to prioritize child welfare over prisons and defense. The piece questions systemic neglect and urges compassionate, proactive action to help youths become responsible citizens.
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Supreme Court curbs punitive BMW damages and hints at scrutiny
The U S Supreme Court limited a $2 million punitive award for a man who found his new BMW partially repainted for acid rain damage during shipment. It warned lower courts to scrutinize punitive damages. notes 1000 similar touched up cars could implicate BMWs. Adele Durban Fisher dies at 60s. twin sister Mary Durban Toole had memorials at USCA. Fisher was a pianist and painter from Aiken with local ties and church involvement.
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The Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to the editor with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters are subject to editing and condensing and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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