Regional quotes reflect crime, elections, and legal cases
A composite of local voices covers grave desecration in Wagener, a federal judge’s murder conviction, videopoker rulings, election machine strain, Thurmond fitness talk, and an alleged remark by OJ Simpson. The remarks span Coroner Sue Townsend to Senator Strom Thurmond, Dr. John Bradley, and Amber McGrath, illustrating regional sentiment on crime, governance, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber McGrath
California
O.J. Simpson
Clinton Victory Speech Aims at Self and Continuity
Washington observers note Bill Clinton used a 22 minute acceptance to cast himself as a self aware yet self congratulating figure. He avoided policy detail, praised his own resilience, and urged Americans to put politics aside while signaling support for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Sen
Christopher Dodd
Democratic Party
Bob Dole
Aring
Dole
Secret Service
St. Paul
Newt Gingrich
James Carville
Kenneth Starr
America
Congress
William Jefferson Clinton
Huckleberry
Gandhi
California
Nelson Warfield
Richard Pollock
Fox News
West
Beech Island Fire Department thanks Kimberly-Clark for support
Beech Island Volunteer Fire Department expresses gratitude to Kimberly-Clark in Beech Island for helping fund a Technical Rescue Team with high angle and confined space rope rescue capabilities. Special thanks go to Chief Johnny Crook and Langley Fire Department for liaison efforts and ongoing partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly-Clark
Beech Island
Johnny Crook
Kimberly-Clark Fire Brigade
Langley Volunteer Fire Department
Crook
George Knowles
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
The Aiken Standard lists location at 326 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 in 29802, office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. Subscribe line 549 5315 delivery issues 649 5315 circulations hours 5 30 p m 7 30 p m weekdays and 7 00 a m to 11 00 a m Sundays. Switchboard 648 2311 fax 648 6052 story ideas editors and sports editor at 648 2311 publisher Scott Hunter contact details and publisher responsibility noted.
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Rutland Drive
Aiken
Loca
Scott
Hunter
South Carolina Makes Gains in Infant Death Rates
South Carolina health officials report 480 infant deaths in 1995, the lowest since records began in 1970, with a mortality rate of 9.4 per 1000 live births, signaling steady progress from public health efforts, prenatal care outreach, hotlines, and targeted county funds. The piece links reductions to broader social factors and notes ongoing policy debates on education and program consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
State Health and Environmental Control Department
DHEC
Pet burial question raises Langley cemetery fees
JE. Miner questions the legality and fairness of burying dead dogs in Langley Cemetery. He notes a stated policy of free burial for Langley residents but not for dogs, and asks who had the authority to collect fees for pet burials. He emphasizes respect for fellow man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gore
Mario Cuomo
Kennedy
Rangel
Lewis
Bonier
Daschle
Gephardt
Hillary
U.S
Langley Cemetery
Langley
Langley Mill
JE. Miner
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The letter submission policy asks writers to include a signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed and must be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atken
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Wagener
Helen Vance
Robert Vance
Walter Lee Moody
North Augusta
Tom Greene
State Supreme Court
Greg Ryberg
Frances Pennington
Strom Thurmond
Senate
Elliott
Thurmond
John Bradley
Tony Snow
Uxockmu
North Carolina
New York
Aso
Richland County
Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
State Commission On ‘Higher Education
Commission
Igher
I T
University of South Carolina At Aiken
Usc-Spartanburg
Fort Jackson
Associated Press
Reorganized Commission
Charleston
Post and Courier
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