County Council Keeps Ranges Open In Gun Ordinance Debate
Our view praises Aiken County Council for tabling a Development Standards Ordinance amendment that would have severely restricted firing ranges. The editorial argues ranges can be operated safely, protect training for Olympic shooters, and should be encouraged rather than curtailed to support potential Olympic participation in Atlanta 1996.
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Aiken
The
County Council
Aiken County
Atlanta
To The Editor: End of mudslinging in politics today
A reader laments modern campaign venom and ads that replace issue debates with personal attacks. He recalls earlier political civility and questions when the mudslinging will end, urging honesty and self-respect from leaders and voters alike.
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Ans
Cong
John Doe
Wayward Springer Spaniels
Quotes Of Note From Leaders Highlight State Politics
A series of remarks from officials and advocates across politics and civic life. Rep David Wilkins discusses a GOP House majority, retirement migration is booming in South Carolina, a zoning meeting taped by Aiken officials is cited, and general election success is praised. Additional quotes touch on reformist critiques, pension fund strain, and faith tested by tragedy.
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David Wilkins
Greenville
State House of Representatives
Patrick Mason
South Carolina
Flea-killing hairspray tale from Clovis Cleamons
A column recounts odd caller Clovis Cleamons who described flea fears in a Georgia home. After flea treatments failed, she sprayed hairspray around the house and wigs, killing fleas and prompting side effects such as sticky stockings and metallic coffee. The city editor notes the anecdote for readers.
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South
Georgia
FBI
Tennessee
Junior
Clovis Cleamons
Clovis
Fire Department
Winn Dixie
Sandy
Greg Tyler
Atken Standard
Clinton backs voluntary prayer in schools again
The piece argues President Clinton appears to cave to conservative Republicans by signaling openness to voluntary prayer in public schools during a Jakarta news conference. It notes liberal Jewish voters supported Democrats in the midterms, boosting concerns about party loyalty and Clinton’s political footing with Gingrich allies.
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Ashington
Clinton
Jakarta
Newt Gingrich
Supreme Court
White House
Hugo Black
Congress
Democratic Party
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Charles C. Grice
Scott
Hunter
Aiken, S.C
George Washington
William Tucker
State Election Commission
Jim Hendrix
Tucker
U.S
Social Security Trust Fund
Robert G. Mills
Duane Willis
Milwaukee
Colum
Lavenia
Pamplico
Jack W. Germond & Jules Witcover Tribune Media Services
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