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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1987
Page
4
Federal Judge Douglas Ginsburg withdrew his Supreme Court nomination after admitting past marijuana use. The piece argues extending the marijuana test to Congress, noting Ginsburg kept clear of Chappaquiddick while indulging in pot.
Harold Stassen, age 80, the former Minnesota governor and arms negotiator, enters his eighth presidential bid. He faces snickers and sparse polls as he promotes a platform including stronger social programs and a bigger United Nations, while press interest remains cool.
A guest editorial extols library cards as a free, timeless gift that educates and entertains children. It cites U S Education Secretary William Bennett urging every child to obtain a card and notes the link between reading with parents and academic success versus the risks of illiteracy.
The column criticizes Pete du Pont for a repeated grammatical error during a Republican forum and argues a president should model proper language use. It stresses English as plain language, urges correct pronouns, and notes du Pont’s broader bid for education diversity and conservative traditions.
A satirical piece by Jim Wright mocks Yankee politicians courting Southern voters. It cites Gore and others, cites Harris’s Doowah Ditty period, and warns candidates to adopt Southern speech, attire, and showmanship while noting locals value entertainment and authenticity.
Thought for Today quotes Heywood Broun about editors and writers. The remark suggests editors feel responsible when directing writers as if performing the work themselves. A concise reflection on editorial influence and accountability.
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