Editorial on Lottery Illusion in South Carolina Race
The piece argues the gubernatorial race centers on smoke and mirrors over a state lottery. It contends no lottery is imminent before 2001, outlines legislative steps, and shifts focus to video poker as the real issue shaping Beasley Hodges contest. It criticizes campaign finance ties to gambling interests and warns against letting gambling advocates shape policy.
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South Carolina
S.C. House of Representatives
Senate
David Beasley
Jim Hodges
Hodges
South Carolina Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Laurens and
Park
John Cunningham
Steve
Karen Papouchado
Swift Pregnant Candidate Faces Guilt Over Work-Life Balance
A Massachusetts lieutenant governor hopeful Jane Swift gives birth weeks before the election, prompting reflections on the double standard for working mothers. The writer discusses guilt, societal expectations, and how mothers juggle family with demanding public duties, noting varying opinions from friends and colleagues.
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Jane Swift
Massachusetts
Swift
South
New England
Newt Ginrich
Trent Lott
Holy Rollers
Aiken Loses Two Leaders Steve Thompson and Carrol Busbee
The Aiken city manager Steve Thompson will leave for Greenville and Public Safety Director Carrol Busbee plans retirement. The writer recalls their roles in city planning and youth crime efforts, noting Thompson's forward thinking and Busbee's proactive leadership, while wishing them well.
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Aiken
Steve Thompson
Greenville
Carrol Busbee
Steve
Carrol
Wendell Davis
Wendell
Orangeburg
Thanks for Care and Local Political Support in Aiken
A heartfelt thanks to doctors and ICU staff at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for Joyce B Kaney Chapman's long illness. A letter from Ed Gray and Roger Kaney, Janice McIntosh, Patricia Matlock, and family expresses gratitude for flowers, cards, food, calls, visits, and prayers. Also included are endorsements for Floyd Spence’s work in Congress and a brother's bid for District 5 representative Phil Napier, praising his volunteer service and leadership in Aiken County.
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Joyce B. Kaney Chapman
Voegele
Gordon
Sanito
Romanic
Snyder
Ratliff
Icu
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Ed, Gray and
Roger Kaney
Janice McIntosh
Patricia B. Matlock
Aiken
Spence Floyd Spence
United States Congress
Spence
Committee On
National Security
Clinton
Floyd Spence
Congress
South Carolina
United States
Mark F. Gibson
Napier
Aiken County
Phil Napier
Phil
Explorer Scouts
GVW
Deadline notices for Letters to the Editor in Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard sets deadlines for Letters to the Editor regarding the November 3 election. Letters must be received by Tuesday October 27 and will not be published after Friday October 30. Include signature mailing address and phone numbers. letters may be edited.
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Aiken
Editorial
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Ellen C. Priest
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Phyllis Schlafly
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