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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2005
Page
11
Overheard quotes reflect personal faith during a 1987 Papal visit, notes on animal overpopulation urging spay and neuter, gubernatorial candidacy timing, zoning board tensions, a memorial for the pope, and plans for downtown redevelopment including a fresh market.
In a study by the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors, South Carolina's overall tax burden compares favorably with Florida when accounting for all taxes. Florida lacks an income tax but imposes higher cigarette taxes, a home satellite tax, and higher average property taxes on a $100,000 home.
The Aiken Standard provides staff names and roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
A speaker argues for an age limit in the NFL draft to prevent underprepared players from entering pro football. He supports the Supreme Court decision not to hear Maurice Clarett's appeal and asserts football's physicality warrants limits while noting risks for high school and college ranks. He warns that bypassing college could mislead athletes, as few succeed in the NFL and early departures hurt the overall development path.
The column notes Pope John Paul II remained faithful to Catholic tradition despite criticism from liberal commentators and some dissonant Catholics. It cites Father Andrew Greeley on the church’s perception regarding women and homosexuality, asserting the pope’s legacy continues to influence new Catholics since 1978.
The pontiff championed faith centered lives amid growing Catholic membership from 757 million to 1.1 billion. He urged sacrifice and example, stressing Catholics should live for others and be a beacon to those without faith. His inaugural call to "Be not afraid" echoes scripture and guidance.
A widow’s letter recounts a sequence of car troubles near Aiken. Friday rain brought an accident requiring a patrol, Saturday a car taken at a gas station and stuck in mud, Sunday a rear-end collision at a church light. No injuries, cars repairable, lessons learned about keys and parking brakes.
Roger Rollins of Aiken urges supporters to back Republicans in restoring the 51 vote standard for judicial confirmations. The letter frames current obstruction as a misinterpretation of the Constitution and cites past remarks by Ted Kennedy and Carl Levin to argue for ending minority obstruction.
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