Editorials urge closer USS Cole probe and Yemen cooperation
The column questions how much Yemen cooperates in the FBI and State Department inquiry into the October 12 USS Cole bombing that killed 17 sailors. It argues to widen the probe to potential powerful Yemenis, criticizes Yemen's control of interrogations, and urges the Clinton administration to press for fuller access and answers. It warns that reliance on Yemen relations should not trump pursuit of justice and accountability.
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Abdullah Ahmed Khaled Ali al-Musawah
Muhammad Ahmed al Sharabi
U.S
Aden
Yemen
FBI
State Department
New York Times
Clinton
Ali Abdullah Saleh
Cole
No revote calls rise amid Florida voting turmoil
The Advertiser-Tribune argues against a second voting round in Florida, warning courts against revotes and urging that November 7 results stand. It notes Palm Beach County residents misvoting for Buchanan while intending Gore, but asserts recounts should determine totals and legal challenges would endless if revotes were allowed.
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Florida
Palm Beach
Pat Buchanan
al Gore
George Bush
Tiffin
Ohio
Advertiser-Tribune
Aiken Standard Publisher Scott B. Hunter Action
Scott B. Hunter serves as the publisher with Ellen C. Priest as business manager, shaping leadership for the Aiken Standard newspaper. Their roles indicate executive oversight and financial management within the publication.
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Scott B. Hunter
Ellen C. Priest
Satirical roundup of post election figures and 1990s pundits
Bill Thompson comments on Hillary Clinton winning New York Senate over Rick Lazio and hints Giuliani’s_Sopranos-like bid. He mocks Bill Clinton abroad and Warren Christopher James Baker roles. Catherine Harris faces Florida vote issues. William Daley Katie Couric and Benjamin Harrison mocked for election dynamics.
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George
Hillary Clinton
Senate
New York
Hillary
Rick Lazio
New York City
Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani
Lazio
Bill Clinton
Florida
Vietnam
Clinton
William Daley
Chicago
Richard Daley
AL Gore
Daley
Gore
James Carville
Katie Couric
Ralph Nader
Bush
Couric
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Letters on church voting split and junkyard ordinance praise
Gregory J. Topliff argues voting may be tainted by church venues conflicting with church state separation in South Carolina and Florida voting issues, while praising Aiken County Council for junkyard ordinance revision led by Rick Osbon. He urges prudent action and a cleaner county environment.
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Aiken
Broward County
Florida
Gregory J. Topliff
Tam
Rick Osbon
Thank You For Not Signing Off With Civility
A column reflects on how the post election era altered politeness, noting the loss of “you’re welcome” and rise of brisk replies like “no problem” or “sure.” It ponders what real graciousness in defeat or victory would look like, imagining future concession moments between candidates.
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Ronny B. Bolton
Aiken
Gore
Jerry
Long Island
Palm Beach
Florida
Shirley
New Mexico
Chad
Meister
William Safire
John Wolff
Cornell University
Susan Ervin Tripp
Berkeley
Manners Maven Mary Mitchell
Ms. Demeanor
Philadelphia Inquirer
At&t
Fiji
Bush
America
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Desi Myers
Timothy E. O'Brian
Garth R
White House
J. Baker
W. Christopher
Ead
James Baker
Warren Christopher
Washington
Sunshine State
Katherine Harris
Harris
Republic
George W. Bush
Bill Thompson
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
South Carolina
Aiken Standard
S.C
Duesouth
Jane Eisner
Knight Ridder Service
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