Princess Diana remembered for dignity and impact after Paris crash
The weekend death of Princess Diana in Paris shocked the world. She was praised for courage and grace, transcending national lines, while the royal family faced critique for its treatment of her. The piece reflects on her influence, media attention, and personal struggles, noting her enduring legacy beyond paparazzi images.
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Diana
Paris
Seine
Charles
Great Britain
Prince Charles
Buckingham Palace
States
James Hewitt
Voices Lesson From Abner Louima Case Emerges
Columnist Clarence Page argues Mayor Giuliani downplays police abuse as isolated. He cites the Louima assault in a New York police station on August 9 and notes the need for systemic reform and collaborative policing with residents.
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Rudolph Giuliar
Abner Louima
Louima
New York City
Giuliani
Clarence Page
Potential limits of line item veto on federal bills
The piece argues the line item veto will save little money, about 66 cents per $100,000 spent, and cannot touch Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, federal pensions, debt interest, or broad tax breaks. It could reveal tax and spend bills serving special interests with money and clout, rather than national aims.
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Bill Gates
Washington
Treasury
Letter Writer Advocates Jury Nullification and Carry Rights
A reader argues for jury nullification against new gun laws and urges concealed carry permits. The letter praises concealed carry, warns business owners against restricting armed patrons, and calls for legislative reforms. It also notes a forthcoming partnership between Aiken and Orvieto, Italy, inviting community involvement and international exchange.
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Tinney
Aiken
Orvieto
Italy
What Really Defines Our Worth Beyond Wealth
Aiken’s First Baptist Church pastor argues against zip code sociology and consumer culture. He cites biblical teachings on greed, warns wealth does not determine identity, and urges living by shared love and God’s grace rather than possessions. The sermon emphasizes character, sacrifice, and generosity as true measures of stature.
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Jesus
Paris
Grimaldi
Sin
Thomas a’Kempis
Joneses
Ted Koppel
India
United States
G. K. Chesterton
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White House
Ymar
Lewis
Rudolph Giuliani
Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen C. Priest
Otto C. Lee
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Billy B. Jones
Graniteville
Fred Cavanaugh
Tim Dangerfield
Linda Eldridge
Aiken County Public Schools
Douglas Henderson
Chamber of Commerce
Aike Stendard
Aiken Standard
S.C
Editorial
Scescape.net
Fred W. Andrea HT
the Writer
First Baptist Church
Andrea
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