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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1996
Page
4
A collection of voices offers perspectives on death faith and forgiveness from Cardinal Bernardin, a criminal case quote from Sheriff J B Smith, NPR broadcast plans in Aiken, Citadel cadet hair comments, a fifth grade theft loss, Comet Hale Bopp anticipation, a military sex scandal warning, hospital leasing debate, Confederate flag contention, Kenneth Starrs critique of witness cooperation, and a New York resident noting early snowfall.
A narrator recalls forming a corporation for tax reasons and receiving endless forms from federal and state agencies. Despite legal help, the process drained time and money, leading to disincorporation and a realization that bureaucratic paperwork often costs more than it saves. The piece critiques bureaucrats for avoiding cost-benefit questions and for pressuring individuals with supposed benefits.
The South Carolina Supreme Court says counties must have uniform laws on video poker gambling to avoid conflicting criminal codes across districts. It warns the ruling could affect Sunday sales and other local statutes, highlighting the need for self determination balanced with constitutional uniformity.
The notice lists location and mailing address for the Aiken Standard at 326 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. It provides office hours 830 to 590 and contact numbers for subscriptions delivery problems and editorial staff.
The editorial supports Governor Beasley exploring alternatives to fly the Confederate flag atop the South Carolina State House in Columbia. It notes the flag’s 1960s origin to honor the Civil War centennial and argues true allegiance lies with South Carolina and the United States, not a lost Confederacy, suggesting respectful commemoration without the flag.
Erskine Bowles, a Charlotte businessman with Clinton ties, is chosen as White House chief of staff. The selection signals support for pragmatic governance while nuclear power debates at Savannah River Site and Duke Power influence loom over Washington, D C.
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