Editorial slams campaign flaws in Ventura victory
The piece highlights Jesse Ventura's win as Minnesota governor elect fueled by his believability and stance against special interests. It notes his fiscal conservatism, refusal of money, and public financing system aiding Reform Party success, while urging candidates to speak plainly and face tough questions.
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Jesse
Ventura
Minnesota
St. Paul
Norm Coleman
Hubert H. Humphrey III
Reform Party
David Plunkett Obituary Highlights Aiken Builder Deacon
David Plunkett 75 a longtime builder in Aiken died October 24 after months of illness. He built homes around Aiken, worked with J W Rushton, and later ran his own contracting. A devout Central Baptist Church deacon for 45 years, he served in youth classes and building committees. He belonged to Woodmen of the World, the Aiken Builders Association, and Center Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by widow Helen Whittle Plunkett. the community offers deepest sympathies.
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David Plunkett
Aiken County
Mr. Plunkett
J. W. Rushton
Aiken
Rushton
Plunkett
Central Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Aiken Builders Association
Center Volunteer Fire Department
Helen Whittle Plunkett
Community thanks after missing child found in Aiken
Aiken residents express deep gratitude for swift search efforts by the county sheriff department civic groups rescue squads and state agencies that aided in locating Catherine after she disappeared. The finder jogger Dr Amy Gratch and her dog Bristo are singled out along with churches neighbors and local media for their roles. Continuous prayers from multiple faith communities provided comfort as the girl was recovered safe at daybreak.
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Aiken
Catherine
Aiken County
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken Rescue Squad
State Law Enforcement Division
South Carolina
Millbrook Baptist Church
New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Saint Mary Help of Christians Church
Amy Gratch
Annette Marchell
Aiken Regional Hospital
Bristo
Dr. Gratch
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Bill Bengtson
Aiken Standard
St. Mary Help of Christians
New
Earth
Heaven
Republicans Lose Seats In Off Year Vote Shock
In a surprising off year tally the GOP lost seats in the House while retaining a Senate majority. Democrats gained ground through a union backed turnout drive, signaling possible party realignment and debate within Republicans over messaging and leadership after the Clinton era.
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Monica Lewinsky
House of Representatives
Letters on Peace Heart Medal and politics in Aiken
A letter writer defends the Peace Heart Medal for noncombat peacetime injuries, critiques Maj. Shane Sellers for free speech, and rails against state politics, education funding, and gambling as a path to schooling. The piece blends defense of constitutional rights with local concerns about taxes, churches, and civic responsibility in Aiken.
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Marine Corps League
Floyd D. Spence
South Carolina
Shane Sellers
Clinton
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