Voices defining U S foreign policy in Weld nomination
The piece contrasts hawkish isolationism in the Republican right with the internationalist view of Weld and other moderates. It cites Sen. Helms and Sen. Grams as advocates of unilateral U.S. action, arguing this stance clashes with constitutional roles for the White House and Senate. It reflects on de Klerk and Mandela guiding South Africa’s peaceful transition and lessons for other eternal conflicts.
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U.S
William Weld
Mexico
Weld
White House
Senate
Jesse Helms
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rod Grams
R-Minn
America
Helms
Grams
United States
Star Tribune
Minneapolis
FW. de Klerk
de Klerk
National Party
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
Mr. de Klerk
Mandela
Northern Ireland
Middle East
Diana's death reshapes Britain and its identity
British writer Kieran Mulvaney notes how Princess Diana's death leaves Britain stunned and searching for a new self image. The piece contrasts Britain's mourning, Blair's leadership, and the Royal Family's distance, arguing Diana bridged past grandeur and a vibrant future.
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Diana
Britain
Gray
John Major
Tony Blair
Blair
Oasis
Spice Girls
Rolling Stone
London
Compassion and community spirit cross a Diana note
Letters praise Diana as a symbol of compassion while arguing against compassion fatigue and alcohol as a societal issue. A separate note thanks Aiken County Adult Education staff after 13 years, highlighting long-serving teachers and seniors earning diplomas. A reader calls for disclosure of Hitchcock Center funding sources and United Way support.
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Aiken County
Michael Gibbons
Hitchcock
Jane Boston
Aiken
Hitchcock Center
United Way
Ginny
Charles Sherman
Live Oaks
Deadline Derailed Then Di Death Breaks News
The Aiken Standard recounts breaking news timing around Princess Diana's fatal car crash. Editors coordinated front page changes as reports shifted from hospitalization to death, aided by a computer outage and CNN/AP updates, and later expanded funeral coverage. Managing Editor Jeff Wallace oversees the newsroom.
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Aiken
Kelly
Margie Bennett
David Boyd
David
Dave Hale
Associated Press
Diana
CNN
Jeff Wallace
Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor Briefs
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape.net
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