Voices of wealth and politics clouding affirmative action debate
A columnist contrasts the billionaire lifestyle with a mythic world of heroism and notes how political rhetoric on affirmative action misframes history. The piece cites fears of a return to discriminatory eras and argues governments often create problems, not solve them, in shaping society’s racial dynamics.
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Texas
Thomas Sowell
Viewpoints and notes on rumors and local events
Our view outlines rumors about Susan Smith and a possible book tied to her two sons with denial from her lawyer. It notes a murder trial in Aiken, a judge with USC ties, and a separate shooting death after a restaurant argument. Also mentions Microsoft chairman Bill Gates appearing via satellite and a Sheriff hotline launch with a week-response pledge.
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Susan Smith
People Magazine
Ms. Smith
USC
Aiken
Casey Manning
Frank McGuire
Manning
Matthew Scott Young
Microsoft
Bill Gates
Gates
Charlotte
Scott
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Details
Aiken Standard lists home delivery rates at 8.50 monthly and 102 per year, county mail 10.75 monthly and 129 yearly, plus other mail options. Publishes weekdays afternoons and weekends mornings. Subscription and contact details include mailbox, switchboard 648-2311, and publisher Scott B. Hunter contact lines.
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Ruttana Drive
P.O. Sox
Ren
Piesse Cat
Publishe
Scott B. Hunter
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Aiken Standard
Statistics Bear Out Rising Fear Of Crime
A Texas execution underscores public fear of crime as Americans demand tougher measures. Surveys show fear and anger pervading society with calls for chain gangs and concealed weapons. The piece cites Justice Department data on punishment gaps, probation and parole rates, and the O J Simpson trial as a televised symbol of judicial credibility erosion.
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Dallas
Texas
Justice Department
Bureau of Justice Statistics
United States
Bill Bennett
Letters To The Editor On SRS privatization and party switchers
A letter disputes The Aiken Standard’s coverage of privatizing the 400-Area power facilities at SRS. It covers DOE and SCE&G leases, Prime South operation, employee transfers, and safety questions. The writer also notes party-switching Democrats should face recalls if they switch parties.
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Aiken Standard
Srs
Department of Energy
South Carolina Electric & Gas
SCEAG
Sce&g
Prime South
Westinghouse
DOE
D Area
J.C. Eubanks
Warrenville
Doughboy Takes His Act On The Road
Reader letters recount a wild tale of a Mississippi Miss Lydia hit by exploding biscuit dough during a supermarket visit. Claims span Tennessee and Alabama reports with playful fear and nostalgia for southern kitchens. Gene Owens signs off from Mobile Alabama.
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Doughboy
Pillsbury
Miss Lydia
Lucedale
Lydia
Alabama
Sally Schultheiss
High Point
N.C
Greensboro
Marilyn Barnett
Mount Carmel
Tennessee
Kim
Winn-Dixie
Rita Blount
Mississippi
South
Mary Kay
Amway Enterprises
Pillsbury Doughboy
Gene Owens
Aiken County
Mobile
Ala
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