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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2006
Page
11
Editorial urges readiness for hurricanes and severe weather. It recommends weather radios, battery power, moving to windowless interior areas during tornadoes, staying away from electrical appliances during lightning, and using surge protectors. Emphasizes planning and sharing safety steps with readers.
The Aiken Standard lists key staff positions with names and emails. Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J. David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson Mefferson.
An interview discusses whether capital punishment should apply to certain sex offenders and other crimes like robbery. The interviewee argues it’s a deterrent and defends its continued use amid crime concerns and views on international trends.
The columnist blasts the House for a 10 to 13 percent budget increase, urges tying growth to population and inflation, and argues the plan borrows from future funds. He cites rapid spending since Republicans took control, unpaid trust funds, and high annualizations, calling for Senate action and taxpayer input.
The Blade reports GM and Delphi offer generous buyouts to 126,000 blue-collar workers as the company restructures for the 21st century. The move aims to shed high labor costs, but risks job losses, with potential effects on Ohio Michigan and other states relying on GM employment.
Peggy Lawson writes that Bobby Hydrick visits monthly to sing and dance for residents, families, and staff. His 100 percent effort sparks smiles as old memories return, with oldies and gospel songs prompting singing, clapping, and dancing, and residents asking for more.
Letter argues a cigarette tax increase would not solve Medicaid funding and urges Medicaid reform instead. Cites Burnie Maybank’s March 27 column and contends higher taxes hurt residents and won’t provide expected revenue.
Residents welcome a new Sam's Club in Aiken citing local job gains and revenue. The plan aims to keep money in town and boost growth across North and South sides and downtown.
The writer argues to require paintball guns to be manufactured in bright colors like orange yellow green or blue to prevent them from being mistaken for real black assault rifles. The suggestion emphasizes safety through high visibility.
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