Editorial endorses Thurmond and Campbell in South Carolina races
The Aiken Standard backs Strom Thurmond for the U.S. Senate and Carroll Campbell for governor, noting Thurmond’s strong record and Campbell’s leadership. The piece criticizes opponent efforts, cites Mitchell’s racially charged remarks, and argues Campbell is the better choice for continuity and reform.
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
U.S
Senate
Sen. Thurmond
Bob Cunningham
Marion Metts
William J
Sen.Thurmond
Cunningham
U.S. Senate
Carroll Campbell
Greenville
Theodore Mitchell
John R. Peeples Jr
Sen
Mitchell
Campbell
General Assembly
Letters to the Editor urge ethics reform and voting in South Carolina
Readers attack state officials over ethics and procurement concerns in Columbia. Joseph W. Chamberlain calls for removing “bum s” after alleged overpricing. Martha Heile endorses Henry McMaster for lieutenant governor, criticizing Nick Theodore and urging voter action on Nov. 6. Buford Thompson, North Augusta staff.
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Columbia
State Department of Education
State Ethics Commission
South Carolina
Joseph W. Chamberlain
P.O
Beaufort
U.S
Henry McMaster
Nick Theodore
Statehouse
McMaster
Theodore
State House
Senate
Martha Heile
Buford Thompson
North Augusta
Phot
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken, 8.C
Congress adjourns amid critique of rushed bills and pork
Commentary denounces the late session as a disgrace with unan imous consent deals and unprinted amendments. It notes a rural North Dakota project secured 500 000 without hearings and criticizes higher salaries for lawmakers while deficits grow. The piece ends with a wry farewell until January 3.
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U.S. Senate
House
Congress
Ice Ca
Strasurg
N.D
Sharon Eiseman
Lawrence Welland
Federal
Ms. Eiseman
North Dakota
Quentin Burdick
Burdick
Jean D. Brodshaug
Rocky L. Kuhn
Senate Appliations Committee
Pind Weineeeee
Kuhn
Sen
Bill Langer
Senate
Welk
Fashion Designers Miss The Mark In Paris Runway Critique
A broad critique of contemporary fashion shows notes bold, impractical designs. See through miniskirts and red robotic vinyl jumpsuits spark ridicule while industry leaders fail to market research customer needs amid retail struggles. The piece urges designers to heed real shoppers and avoid alienating most women, suggesting practical options like trusted brands such as Land's End.
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Paris
mid-America
Madonna
Istic
Saddam Hussein Dream Vision Triggers Mock Serious Debate
A Kuwaiti newspaper recons Saddam Hussein's dream in which the Prophet Mohammed advised him on missiles and geography. The piece treats the vision as a serious historical echo, likening it to past president dream episodes while provoking satire on Gulf crisis analysis.
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Saddam Hussein
National Enquirer
Mohammed
Saddam
Prophet
Kuwait
Sian Gulf
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Israel
Turkey
Soviet Union
Iesion
Dam
Hussein
Oral Roberts
Jesus
Oklahoma
Richard Nixon
Washington Redskins
George Allen
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