Editorial on Reno probe and fundraising reform
The Chicago Tribune argues Janet Reno faces a 90 day window to appoint counsel over Clinton Gore fundraising questions. It cautions that the independent counsel law plus campaign finance reforms create legal entanglements and urges Congress to consider scrapping harmful statutes while preserving accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Clinton
FBI
Louis Freeh
Justice Department
Congress
Independent Counsel
Gore
Janet Reno
Chicago Tribune
Knox couple left lasting mark on North Augusta schools
Katherine Wiggins Knox of North Augusta died September 7 following the death five months earlier of her husband Paul Knox, longtime North Augusta school superintendent. The couple, praised as unusually close, helped guide local education through challenging periods. Paul died at 96, Katherine 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Wiggins Knox
North Augusta
Paul Knox
Knox
W. Hammond Burkhalter
Wofford College
Burkhalter
Aiken County
Are you watching your child get drunk
A columnist recalls driving teens to a Dave Matthews concert and observing drunk behavior in the parking lot. She questions parental responsibility and cites statistics on underage drinking, urging readers to model safe habits and set strict boundaries while noting she cannot provide simple solutions. The piece ends noting the author is associate editor of The State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Overaw
Charleston
National Clearinghouse of Alcohol and Drug Information
Clinton seeks contrite defense amid Lewinsky fallout
President Clinton signals repentance for sexual misconduct with Monica Lewinsky and for lying about it while feuding with Kenneth Starr. The piece notes his willingness to instruct lawyers to mount a vigorous defense, questions his sincerity, and highlights semantic legal tactics used by Kendall to frame the case against perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Oval Office
White House
Lee Atwater
Machiavelli
Prince
Atwater
Kenneth Starr
Lewinsky
Secret Service
Betty Currie
Grand Jury
Starr
David Kendall
Kendall
Orrin Hatch
John Podesta
Congress
Creation evolution debate draws lines in science and faith
In a Glen L. Wilson letter he argues creation preceded evolution and mocks Darwin. He cites 8th grade texts as needing update and defends religion as compatible with science. The piece shifts to a polemic against Bill Clinton, accusing him of treason, illegal acts, and misuse of taxpayers funds, urging impeachment and congressional audits. Mildred W. McNair signs off as aiken resident requesting Letters to the Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen L. Wilson
California
Board of Education
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Judicial Watch
Clinton-Gore
United Nations
Regan
Bush
White House Council
House
Newt Gingrich
Senate
Congress
Mildred W. McNair
Aiken
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al Gore
Harold Ickes
Katherine Knox
Alkentandard
Scott B. Hunter
Anwela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
J. David Boyd
Anssaunns
Stephen P. Conyers
APT
Claudia Smith
Brinson
Columbia
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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