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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1996
Page
4
Astronaut Shannon Lucid endured six months in the Mir space station, trapped 240 miles above Earth. Delays from shuttle trouble and Hurricane Fran postponed her return, yet she stayed calm and optimistic. Welcome home, Lucid.
The Providence Journal-Bulletin notes Bosnia’s recent elections show an extraordinary turnout amid Dayton peace accord politics. It questions the 104 percent figure and calls for lessons for American voters, suggesting diplomacy by Holbrooke could help boost turnout.
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A six year old boy in Lexington North Carolina drew national attention after a teacher labeled him a pervert for kissing a girl on the cheek at Southwestern Elementary. Officials later recanted amid complaints, while critics blasted political correctness and demanded accountability from the staff. The piece uses sharp satirical tone to condemn perceived overreach and double standards in modern education and public discourse.
In a provocative column, Jesse E. Todd Jr. argues Bill Clinton should not claim liberal status but warns that GOP attacks branding him as liberal could backfire. The piece notes Dole’s strategy and recalls the era’s environmental and women’s movements to illustrate the liberals’ impact and political risk.
A reader rails at Clemson supporters for criticizing during losses and denounces Aiken City Council and the Aiken Standard for promoting questionable proclamations. The letter critiques municipal taxes, industrial parks, and user fees, questions Goals 2000 education standards, and endorses Debbie Dorn as a district candidate.
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