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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1998
Page
4
A collage of remarks from Will Rogers to Lori Clinton era figures highlights advice, campaign vows, criminal cases, and public figures. Notable lines reference Autry, Bowles, LeTourneau, Abeyta, Ryberg, Holland, Lewinsky, Tripp, Conyers, Kaltenbach, Clinton, Graham, Mixon and others.
A columnist argues that public appetite for scandal persists, noting how moral norms evolve with technology and society. He cites Clinton Lewinsky coverage, divorce rates, and historical shifts from biblical punishment to contemporary ethics, urging continued engagement with evolving standards.
The piece surveys tax policy questions in South Carolina with Beasley and Hodges proposing large senior citizen tax cuts while critics urge a full policy framework. It notes calls for a nonpartisan tax summit, concerns over car taxes, and warnings about partisan fearmongering as Time reports stir up rumors about the governor.
Letter from Aiken lamenting the influence of video poker money on the Democratic Party and urging support for Gov. David Beasley. The writer attacks Democrat Jim Hodges, defends Beasley’s administration, and urges voters to reject gambling ties and back the Republican ticket.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phones for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed. Address to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, RO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape.net.
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