This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1998
Page
4
An Orlando Sentinel editorial argues discrimination persists despite rising minority opportunity and affirmative action. It cites housing, policing, employment, and education inequities, urging stronger enforcement and attitudinal change, noting local efforts in Central Florida.
Editorial argues the 1998 federal surplus should fund Social Security first, not tax cuts. It warns of bankruptcy by 2012 without a substantial cash infusion and calls on Congress to prioritize long term security for retirees over short term political gains.
A Daily Times column cites a Nixon era line from the musical 1776 to argue that voter indifference empowers government. It warns that silence equals blanket approval and questions whether half the population even notices political actions shaping their representation.
The column weighs Clemson and South Carolina seasons, arguing both Tommy West and Brad Scott deserve more time. It notes four to five year rebuilding norms, contrasts Hatfield and Woods eras, and cites mixed 1-3 records with calls to extend tenure through 1988.
A mixed letters page discusses election turnout and Clinton Gore with calls to vote and verify records. Other submissions praise Dr Gary Fischbach in Aiken and criticize impeachment of Clinton while urging civics engagement. The page invites brief signed letters with contact details to the Aiken Standard.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.