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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1997

Page

4

Saddam’s human shield gambit in war brinkmanship

Cecil Johnson argues Saddam Hussein risks mass casualties by ordering civilians to occupy strategic sites as human shields to deter US attacks. He contends the West misreads American resolve and public opinion would constrain a strike, even as Saddam would blame a Clinton administration if targets were destroyed.

Saddam Saddam Hussein United States Clinton

Poll on racism found misleading caution for teens

Columnist Clarence Page notes a CNN Time poll shows black adults report higher discrimination than black youths. Many black youths see racism as less a current problem, while a majority of adults think discrimination remains significant. The piece discusses perceptions by race and age groups.

CNN Time Magazine America Clarence Page

Term limits in California foreshadow federal debate

Steven Hayward argues that California’s 1990 Proposition 140 reshaped the legislature but did not prove term limits curb government growth. Despite more citizen lawmakers and competitive elections, the state faces a booming budget and sustained administrative reach. He urges public opinion shifts and broader reforms before applying term limits to Congress.

Alexander Hamilton California U.S. Supreme Court Mariraverues America Sacramento Teachers Union Democratic Assembly Willie Brown San Francisco Assembly New York Aeclare San Joaquin Valley Assembly Republicans Congress

NAACP demands resignations amid leadership scandals

ER Shipp notes the NAACP ousts four board members including Hazel Dukes and Rev Henry Lyons amid embezzlement and misused funds. The column argues the move restores scruples and rejects race-tinged defense of corruption, praising accountability within civil rights leadership.

Hazel Dukes New York State Conference Dukes Mary Albert Henry Lyons National Baptist Convention U.S.A Lyons

Schlesinger critiques U S energy policy at CNTA lecture

Dr James Schlesinger with a long career in energy defense and intelligence challenged U S policy on nuclear power. He condemned Clinton Gore anti nuclear stance while supporting China reactor sales and predicted Savannah River Site would gain share of DOE production. The CNTA Teller Lecture at Radisson Riverfront Augusta drew a full house.

James Schlesinger Defense Energy Central Intelligence Agency Teller Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness Schlesinger U. S Clinton-Gore U.S China Department of Energy CNTA Radisson Riverfront Augusta

Letters: Nuclear energy debate over CO2 and waste

In a readers letter, the CNTA and backers of Dr Edward Teller defend nuclear energy and dismiss CO2 climate concerns, while critics warn about waste and environmental risk. The writer recalls the 1970s energy crisis and notes irony in pro nuclear rhetoric from chambers of commerce and political groups.

Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness Edward Teller Teller Robert J. Oppenheimer Japan James Schlesinger Energy Secretary CNTA Chamber of Commerce Chicken Littles

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