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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1990
Page
4
Our view critiques a Gallup poll showing half of South Carolinians rate state education as excellent or good while 48 percent say fair or poor. It argues the system fails to meet excellence and urges the state to do better despite optimistic remarks by Dr. Charlie Williams.
Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox hurled unprintable language after arguing with home plate umpire Terry Cooney in the bottom of the second inning. Replays showed him staring down the umpire before his removal, though the series outcome against Oakland was already settled.
A Charleston reader attacks LOST a local option sales tax as a net tax increase arguing it shifts burden to residents while benefiting business. The letter cites a 1989 News & Courier article and cites figures on exemptions and property tax rollback as evidence of the plan’s flaws.
The Aiken Standard invites signed readable letters with the writer’s mailing address for possible publication. Editors may edit and condense letters. brevity is preferred. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
A reflective piece on coping with dull conversations in crowded spaces. It recalls phone ruses to dodge lengthy talks and the gradual erosion of sanity as conversations drag on. The text muses on whether anyone is truly engaging and if self awareness or boldness changes social dynamics.
The piece analyzes David Duke's strong showing against J Bennett Johnston in Louisiana and argues his appeal stems from white resentment. It links Duke's tactics to a broader racial backlash, noting the 44 percent vote share and the dangers of racially coded politics spreading nationwide.
The National Cancer Institute analyzed deaths from 16 cancer types across 107 counties near 62 nuclear facilities from 1950 to 1984. The study found no evidence of higher cancer risk for residents living near nuclear power plants.
The world watches as Germany seeks unity and peaceful strength. Leaders vow to remain a peaceful nation while facing fears of economic dominance. The first test is fast approaching with European unity in 1992, urging Germany to show responsible leadership to ease protectionist fears.
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