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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1996
Page
4
A collage of quotes features Stephen King on minds and fear, Don Webb urging farm protection, Sheriff Ken Pritchatt on a killer, Gary Barnett on football, and local officials debating selling the Mattie C Hall Center. Also notes pumpkin weight grower, crime tips line, and sting defense in court.
Contact details for the Aiken Standard include location, mailing address, and office hours. Customer service hours for circulation are listed with a subscriber support line and general switchboard contact, plus newsroom contacts for story ideas.
A 12 year old boy named Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall to snag a Derek Jeter ball, keeping the Yankees alive in the ALCS against Baltimore. Umpire Rich Garcia ruled a home run. many viewed it as spectator interference. The Yankees advanced to the World Series for the 34th time since 1921.
The article argues Thurmond should debate Elliott Close despite political risk, noting Thurmond’s long tenure and age could raise competency questions if he stumbles. It contrasts tactical nondebate with voters’ right to contrast viewpoints, urging citizens to expect a clear exchange.
Letters criticize Elliott Close as a phony liberal Democrat while praising Strom Thurmond and Susan Swanson as qualified for state office. Pro life Lindsey Graham support and critique of partial birth abortion are noted, with views on taxes, government size, and local governance. The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters to the editor.
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