Voices and Voices of Local News Reflections
A collage of quotes from public figures and citizens covers tax policy millage plans Aiken city leadership and reevaluation of finances Deborah Harmon testifying on a park incident Paulette Murphy discussing United We Stand America and a 10000 signature drive Bonnie Campbell commenting on a child’s slaying Public Safety Inspector Paradise on demolishing abandoned buildings Earle Morris critiquing holdbacks by Eckstrom Ann Beckham urging female leaders to collaborate and listen
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Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
South Carolina
Independence Party
Paulette Murphy
United We Stand America
Tommy Paradise
Aiken Standard Help Desk and Contact Details
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing addresses at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 29802 with office hours 8 30 am 5 30 pm Monday to Friday. Subscriber and delivery support hours are 5 30 pm 7 30 pm weekdays 7 am 10 30 am Saturdays and 7 am 11 am Sundays. Switchboard and fax numbers 648 2311 648 6052. Story ideas contact and publisher line include Scott Hunter.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott
Hunter
Our View Halloween Should Be A Fun Night For Kids
Our View urges protecting Halloween as a joyous kids celebration. It rebukes sensational safety fears and endorses keeping door to door trick or treating and community gatherings, while discouraging sexualized witches and adult devil worship narratives. It cautions against overreaction and emphasizes harmless fun.
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Elvira
Letter questions city annexation and service control
Dee Stevens of Aiken laments forced annexation and restraint of trade claims, questioning statute authority and public input. He notes lack of voting rights for non residents, service charges, and reliance on city water, sewer, and fire under city terms, urging accountability beyond council meetings.
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Greg Ryberg
Steve Thompson
Thompson
South Carolina
Messrs. Thompson
Cavanaugh
Aiken
City of
GOP Candidates Trade Blunt Advice In 1996 Race
A wary view of the 1996 presidential field argues that Democrats faltering and Republicans should find strong contenders. The piece mocks the Orlando GOP lineup, highlighting Dole Gramm and Buchanan as the leading names, noting Dole's temper and shifting stances under scrutiny.
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Canton
George Bush
Congress
Orlando
Florida
Ronald Reagan
Teddy Roosevelt
Bob Dole
Phil Gramm
Pat Buchanan
Dole
Senate
Gramm
Clinton
Driscoll mocks GOP field as Powell rise outs, Bradley left
James G. Driscoll critiques the 1996 Republican presidential field at a New Hampshire forum and argues Colin Powell or Bill Bradley could spark an independent bid. He questions GOP unity, cites Powell’s appeal and intra party resistance, and contrasts Clinton’s presidency with contenders. He notes Bradley’s retirement and Gore’s solid stance, ending with Mail address for readers.
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John Patrick Harmon
Earle Morris
Richard Eckstrom
Bonnie Campbell
Middletown
Del
Ann Beckham
Cavanaugl
Petr
Halloween
Les Augusta
Carole ‘Thames
Doc
Augusta
Dee Stevens
James G. Driscoll
Knight-Ridder Newspapers
Eviently
Buchanan
New Hampshire
Lamar Alexander
Richard Lugar
Arlen Specter
Malcolm Forbes Jr
Alan Keyes
Bob Dornan
Morry Taylor
Barry Goldwater
Colin Powell
Oval Office
Powell
Warren Rudman
New Jersey
Christie ‘Todd Whitman
Sen
Bill Bradley
Paul Tsongas
Gore
Bradley
The
Sun-Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Las Olas Boulevard
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