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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1996
Page
4
Columnists Charles Leroux and Ron Grossman argue that low turnout in the recent presidential election reflects deeper civic disengagement. They blame political money and media saturation, but contend voter apathy is now embedded in daily life as Americans retreat into cars suburbs and private media spaces.
Columnist Claude Lewis argues that crime, not external foes, weakens the nation as daily headlines feed public fear. He notes declining murder rates contradicting anxious perceptions and cites unsafe homes and campuses as signs of growing insecurity.
Local contact information for the Aiken Standard including location, mailing address, and office hours. Subscription and delivery issues managed by Circulation, with phone numbers 649-5315 and hours 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm weekdays and 7 am to 11 am Sundays. SWITCHBOARD 648-2311 FAX 648-6052. Publisher Scott B. Hunter reachable at 648-2911.
Janet Reno, 58, battles Parkinson’s tremors while pledging to stay and fight crimes. The piece surveys Clinton’s options on Reno, Starr, and pardons amid Whitewater probes, Senate leaders, and fears of a political backlash if she leaves or if he fires Starr.
New York Daily News columnist E R Shipp analyzes how black voters shifted expectations after the election. Clinton captured 84 percent of the black vote, while Dole and Kemp lost ground by courting broadly hostile to blacks messaging. The piece urges Republicans to realign toward middle class black voters and cites historical ticket splitting as a model for future strategy.
Newly reelected State Rep. Bill Clyburn set a good example by removing his political sign from Richland Avenue the day after the election. The piece urges others to remove signs promptly, applauds his promptness, and notes his reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives.
A reader criticizes election officials for long lines at Aiken Precinct No. 5, argues for reallocating voting booths to reduce wait times, and suggests procedural changes. The page also includes a correction note about a Nov 5 letter and a brief editorial policy excerpt for Letters to the Editor.
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