Clinton blamed for avoiding responsibility in Waco and crimes
The San Diego Union-Tribune notes critics say Bill Clinton avoids accountability as the nation faced the Waco raid deaths and discoveries of staff probing FBI files, arguing the president bears blame for rising teen drug use and the drug war.
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Harry Truman
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Justice Department
Waco
Tex
David Koresh
Davidians
FBI
Clinton
America
Oval Office
San Diego Union-Tribune
Kemp Shares Dole's Problems
Columnist Donald Kaul criticizes the Republican performance in the vice presidential debate. He notes Kemp’s high speaking fees, Gore’s sharper responses, and the GOP plan to cut $550 billion in taxes over six years without a clear funding path.
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Jack Kemp
al Gore
Bob Dole
Gore
Kemp
Cole
Donald Kaul
Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Hours
Local newspaper contact details include office address at 326 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. Circulation support runs 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m weekdays and 7 a m to 11 a m Sundays. Switchboard number is 648 2911 and PAX 648 6052. Editor lines provide access to Local news Features and Sports via 648 2311 with Scott B Hunter as publisher at 648 2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Letters from Wagener-Salley High School students spark debate
Read by Nicole Harri and Mrs. Harris these letters argue for changes to gun laws, critique welfare for teens, and urge responsible parenting. Contributors include Samuel Seawright Brittney Rivers Cara M. Isaac Yolanda Blunt and Shanta Garvin. The writers call for education, jobs over welfare, and safer communities.
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Wagener-Salley High School
Nicole Harri
Harris
Shakespeare
Don’t Kill Wild Horses Letter Advocates Alternatives
A writer opposes killing wild horses for pet food and urges adoption and use in various roles. The author suggests breaking horses to ride or placing them in zoos as alternatives. A separate note emphasizes the need for seatbelts on buses to protect passengers in accidents.
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Josh Brittan
Unclear Grocery Price Concerns by Antonio Davenoc
A reader argues for lower grocery prices to aid the poor and ensure nutrition. They contend finances should cover other needs and emphasize affordability for all.
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Antonio Davenoc
Stop the violence statement by Tam 15 years old
Tam 15 urges action to curb violence through neighborhood policing curfews and gun control. The message emphasizes more police presence on streets and a 10 pm curfew for teenagers to reduce violence.
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Lowman Shantel Wright
Opinion On Hand Guns in South Carolina Law
Nicholas Milhouse voices fear over a new South Carolina law allowing carrying hand guns. He questions the need for hand guns, noting no hunting uses and concern about potential gun violence.
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South Carolina
Nicholas Milhouse
Disabled Rights and Government Aid Opinions
A speaker argues that disabled people should not need to contest disability checks and criticizes benefits for the able bodied. The writer asserts some people with disabilities are lawyers and judges, implying fewer excuses exist.
Teen pregnancy sparks call for early sex education reform
Tammy Milhouse argues teen pregnancy is a global crisis and urges fifth grade sex education led by teen mothers, birth control at age 14, and welfare critique. She says single mothers in high school struggle to balance classes and parenting and condemns teenage births driven by laziness.
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Tammy Milhouse
Medical care faulted at Aiken facilities by family member
A family member’s recent stay at Aiken Regional Medical Facility and The Aurora Center is described as lacking acceptable care. The writer alleges staff appeared unaware of patient status and even counselors seemed confused about the situation.
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Aiken Regional Hospital
Wagener
Aiken
Cara M. Isaac
Aiken Regional
Aurora Center
Education on teen pregnancy and sex ed needs
The writer urges reduced teen pregnancy through early sex education. They emphasize parental responsibility to teach about protection, diseases, and healthy relationships, noting single-parent and divorced homes and early age education as key factors. They advocate sex education classes for both girls and boys to address home problems and neglected instruction.
GOP Problem They Are Too Nice During Campaigns
The piece argues Republicans under Senator Bob Dole are too conciliatory and silent on affirmative action. It contrasts GOP restraint with Democratic assertiveness, noting civil rights laws passed with substantial Republican support.
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Bob Dole
Leo Durocher
Democrats and Republicans clash over abortion and image
The piece argues Republicans fail to state facts on partial birth abortion and Medicare, urging clear positions like Reagan did. It criticizes Dole for avoiding specifics, warns that appeasing the media and liberal critics undermines conservative goals.
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Congress
Clinton
Bob Dole
Dole
Clintons
Whitewater
FBI
White House
Vincent Foster
Santa Claus
Andre Agassi
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor Deadline
The Aiken Standard invites letters concerning candidates in the Nox election. Letters must be received by Monday Oct 28 to be considered for publication. Include signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers. All letters may be edited. Send to Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Lese
Aiken
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Brittney Rivers
Yolanda Blunt
Shanta Garvin
Thomas Lowell
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