Bridgestone Firestone studies hydrogen powered forklifts at Aiken plant
Editorial highlights Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina plans to convert 23 forklifts at the Aiken tire plant to hydrogen fuel cells this year with 20 more in 2009. Hydrogen would cut daily battery changes from three to two and refueling to five minutes, improving safety and efficiency while promoting domestic energy ideas and long-term viability.
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Mike Rose
Aiken Tire
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Government drug testing limits in Aiken County letter
Stephen Vaughn Geddes of Aiken writes to dispute a newspaper summary of County Attorney Jim Holly remarks. He notes the South Carolina Air National Guard, with over 20 years service, is a government entity that conducts random drug testing. He argues the county cannot randomly test its employees without specific enablement, unlike higher levels of government.
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Tibetan independence forces plan attacks says text
A fragment quotes a claim that Tibetan independence supporters intend to organize death by own action squads to launch violent attacks. It asserts they fear neither China’s Public Security Bureau nor official leaders. The source text is incomplete and unclear.
Aiken Standard Staff Contact Lines
The text lists management roles and email handles for the Aiken Standard. Stephen A Bailey is Business Manager and Michael W Gibbons is Managing Editor, with corresponding email addresses provided.
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Government should post state and local spending online
The column argues that government spending has grown, while personal incomes lag. It supports a bill to require agencies to post check registers and credit card statements online, noting existing Comptroller data and no extra cost to taxpayers. Critics overstate costs. transparency can be achieved with current tech and compliance.
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Defend Local Police as Thin Blue Line
A reader argues against liberal attacks on the South Carolina Highway Patrol, warning that federalization would erode local control. He defends officers as our last defense and urges support for independent local police amid calls for investigation.
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Letter accuses educrats and Krohne of self interest and bloated system
A reader rebuts Paul Krohne and the South Carolina School Boards Association, arguing executive leadership serves board politicians, condemning overbearing bureaucracy and tax waste. The letter questions minimal education standards, criticizes nanny state rhetoric, and accuses bureau rats of siphoning funds while children’s progress stagnates. Jet Beckum signs off the editors note welcoming diverse views.
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Letters to the Editor Way to Voice Opinions
Readers are invited to submit letters under 200 words on issues of concern. They may be edited for clarity and length. Send to Letters to the Editor Akken Standard Box 456 Aken, S.C. 29802 or email letters@akkenstandard and fax to 648-6052.
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