Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park honors fallen heroes
In heartfelt remarks the park’s finance chair recalls the vision for a healing space with a 70 foot monument listing 152 engraved names. He notes future bricks may be added, the Marine Corps League spearheads brick sales, and applications are available at the park or by mail or phone.
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Settlement four years too late in Jones Clinton suit
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Paula Jones and William Jefferson Clinton agreed to an $850,000 settlement ending a four year legal dispute over alleged sexual harassment. The case, tied to Lewinsky headlines, concluded after lengthy litigation and shifting lawyers on Jones’s side.
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Paula Corbin Jones
William Jefferson Clinton
Clinton
Washington
Social Security
Monica Lewinsky
Ms. Jones
Clin
Little Rock
Mr. Clinton
Lewinsky
Ms.Jones
Philadelphia
Calling off strikes over Saddam signs a peace gesture
The article argues that ending strikes against Iraq after Saddam Hussein surrendered was prudent to avoid united Arab and allied backlash. It urges decisive action on non cooperation, supports removal of Saddam as goal, calls for better intelligence, and criticizes the long inspection stalemate that has allowed stockpiling of chemical and biological weapons.
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Iraq
United States
Clintor
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Saddam
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
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R-Ariz
Five House Speakers Before Newt Gingrich
The piece recalls the five predecessors to Newt Gingrich: Jim Wright, Tom Foley, Tip O’Neill, Arthur (Art) Albert, and John McCormack. It notes they were chosen for being institutional figures, aligning with Sam Rayburn’s style, and favored steady system work over national visibility. It also contrasts their approach with Gingrich’s agenda driven leadership.
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Gingrich
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Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Tom Foley
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Art Albert
John McCormack
Sam Rayburn
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Texas
Pete Geren
White House
John Kasich
GOP
John Anderson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Ronald Reagan
Franklin Roosevelt
Mr. Livingston
SOAR program critique sparks parent letter in Aiken
Crystal Corbett of Vaucluse denounces the SOAR program as elitist and discriminatory in a letter replying to Richard Yarnell and Agnes Roberts. The writer cites a fourth grader, honor roll student ignored for two years, and urges fair administration and broader, affordable educational experiences for all students in Aiken County.
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SOAR
Tam
Richard L. Yarnell
Agnes Roberts
S.O.A.R
Yarnell
S.C.A.R
Ms. Roberts
Aiken County
Crystal Corbett Vaucluse
Lady Pacers Bring Joy To An Eight Year Old Fan At USC Aiken
A supporter recalls how the USC Aiken Lady Pacers soccer team made memorable visits to cheer for her niece Emily during the fall season. The players' friendship and onfield excellence left a lasting impression on both Emily and the family.
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Usc-Aiken
Lady Pacer
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Please Write the Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the Editor addressed to Let ters to the Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29602 or via email to editorial scescape.net for publication consideration.
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