Perot's Self-Interest Tackles Clinton Critique in Speech
The speech cites President Clinton's alleged moral and ethical problems and suggests a shortened second term. Perot, portrayed as mainly advancing his own agenda, resists joining Dole’s overture, keeping Reform Party as a personal vehicle and signaling Dole's camp frustration rather than uniting opposition.
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Perot
Ross Perot
Clinton
Bob Dole
Dole
Reform Party
Kansas
Endorsements and campaigns for Aiken County leaders
A collection of letters backing local candidates and officials in Aiken County. Endorsements favor Sen Tommy Moore and others, praise Sallie Brooks for auditor credentials, criticize opponents, and urge votes for Osbon and Brook s, with remarks on character and governance.
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Sallie Brooks
Spradley
Jean Newsome
Aiken County
Cyrus Spracley
Thurmond reelection urged by Arkenites in South Carolina
The piece endorses Strom Thurmond for another U.S. Senate term, highlighting his long service since 1955, leadership on the Armed Forces Committee, defense advocacy, and seniority. It contrasts Thurmond’s record with Elliott Close, noting Close’s wealth and liberal ties to the Clinton administration and Bowles. It argues Thurmond’s age is not a disqualifier and urges voters to support him.
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Clinton
Thave
America
United States
United States of America
Sawyer
Aiken County
Martin Sawyer
South Carolina
County Election Commission
Democratic Party
Strom Thurmond
U. S. Senate
Savannah River
Ion
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Congress
Elliott Close
Charlotte
Erskine Bowles
Close
Frances Close Hart
Environmental Research Foundation
Ms. Hart
Senate
Mr. Bowles
White House
Oval Office
U.S. Senate
Arkenites
Clinton balances scary Republicans in 1990s critique
The piece argues Bill Clinton is the better president despite criticisms of his party and warns that a Republican White House could unleash ill advised policies. It notes GOP excess in 1995, Senate resistance, and favors steady governance, noting a peaceful nation and healthy economy as context.
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Bill Clinton
House
White House
Senate
Washington
Clinton
Aiken Standard Subscriber Help Line and Contacts
Local contact details include the Aiken Standard office at 326 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 29802. Hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday to Friday. For delivery issues call 649 5315. Circulation hours 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m weekdays and 7 a m to 11 a m Sundays. Switchboard 648 2311. Story ideas line and publisher contact list Scott B Hunter at 648 2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to the editor with the writer's signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Address them to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
Aikert
S.C
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Sen. Moore
Citizens For Life
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Hightower
Horsecreek
Midland Valley
LaVanna McKenzie
Ms. McKenzie
Ms. Brooks
South Carolina Court Administration
Brooks
Gloria Busch Johnson
New Ellenton
T. Mitchell Aiken
Osbon
Rick Osbon
Rick
Graham
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House of Representatives
Election Commission
John L. Cannon Aiken
Thurmond
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