Change Is Theme In Russian Election east
If you like this year s wacky presidential campaign in the United States you ll love the battle shaping up in Russia The contest to become that nation s next leader bears an uncanny resemblance to the mud fight on our shores and it could have an even more profound impact on our lives and fortunes There a scandal plagued incumbent has decided to wrest victory from defeat by stealing his opponents issues Boris Yeltsin better known for his gin blossoms than his panoramic vision of the future has used the extremism charge to rebuff a stern challenge from Gennady Zyuganov leader of the communist plurality in the Russian parliament and sort of a Slavic Newt Gingrich Yet since the peasants seem to be Zyuganov a populist with a sectorate in philosophy Yeltsin as reinvented himself as a New Kind of Commie He has turned his back on promises to liberate the economy from the shackles of state socialism Last week for instance he accepted laws that crush farmers aspirations to own their land.
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United States
Russia
Boris Yeltsin
Gennady Zyuganov
Newt Gingrich
Zyuganov
Yeltsinas
Tony Snow
Budget Gridlock Replaces Compromise
Hobbs New Mexico News Sun commentary argues that the 1997 fiscal year budget will face continued gridlock as Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats and President Clinton vows to veto non Democratic plans. The piece laments partisan stalemate and predicts limited leadership in an election year.
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Clinton
Aiken Standard Help Desk and Contact Details
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing address at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 156, 29802. Circulation phone lines operate weekdays 5 to 7 p m and weekends 7 to 10:30 a m. Switchboard and fax numbers are listed, with general newsroom contacts for local news and sports.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Lioase
Circul Evon
Ublisher
MW Aion
Secet
Clinton's Lawyer Hands Sword To Enemy
A Washington commentary notes Clinton lawyer Robert Bennett used a World War II era Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act argument to shield a president from civil suits. Republicans pounced, dubbing Bennett’s move a double edged weapon that fed Clinton’s vulnerabilities over Paula Jones, Vietnam draft, and private suits in 1996 campaign rhetoric.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
Bob Dole
Clinton
Paula Jones
Robert Bennett
Bennett
Oval Office
Jones
Little Rock
Supreme Court
White House
Whitewater
Willie Horton
Brookhaven Center Seen as Ideal for County School System Office
Dr. Bradley notes Brookhaven Executive Center fits the district’s needs as a ready made office complex for the School District of Aiken County. The piece traces history from a dilapidated military surplus building to a modern office, funded by renovation plans and DOE donated furniture, with safety concerns cited by OSHA and a 1996 board decision to buy the Brookhaven building. The move aligns with economic and educational aims amid SRS downsizing.
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Brookhaven
Aiken County
Board of Education
North Aiken
Elizabeth Gouge remembered for devotion and service
Elizabeth Gouge wife of Tony Gouge and mother to Laura Elizabeth and Catherine Heath Gouge died May 17 at age 7 after an eight month battle with a brain tumor. A physician assistant at Family Med Center in Aiken she was a minister's daughter and graduate of Presbyterian College and MUSC.
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Elizabeth Prince Gouge
Tony Gouge
Laura Elizabeth
Catherine Heath Gouge
Elizabeth
Gouge
Prince
Duke University Hospital
Aiken
St. Joseph
Letters to the Editor Critiques Aiken County School Leadership
The writer argues education superintendent Linda Eldridge mismanages and favors segregation and a tax increase. He questions bureaucratic waste, calls for removal, and criticizes ossified administration. He warns residents to brace for higher costs as County governance falters.
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Dornan
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Bob Stump
Jennifer Dunn
Tillie Fowler
Sue Myrick
Helen Chenoweth
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Thomas Burch
National Viet
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Elizabeth Gouge
Jeri Perkins
Mike Taylor
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