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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2003
Page
11
Marie Dressler, a Canadian actress born 1869 and deceased 1934, notes that success arises from many people working together. She emphasizes that rarely does one factor or person suffice.
South Carolina moves toward tighter controls as House and Senate work on conference bills to curb abusive lending targeting poor and elderly borrowers. Advocates praise progress while seeking stronger protections and a balance for legitimate lenders and credit access.
The Greenville News critiques Gov. Mark Sanford for proposing smaller community schools, arguing the plan raises capital and operating costs, undercuts local control, and would force districts to hire more staff while facing tight budgets from the Legislature.
State lawmakers criticize bonuses for nation ally certified teachers as too costly after the program dramatically increases certified teachers from 34 in 1989 to 2358, about 10 percent of the national total. South Carolina ranks fourth with thousands more in process as teachers excel and quality rises. The Herald reports the bill comes due.
A partial list of staff roles and names appears for the Aiken Standard including publishers editors production and management positions. Names such as Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Ellen C Priest Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates J Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson are referenced.
The Canadian government declares it will not extradite Saddam Hussein’s crew to the United States, offering only to turn them over to The Hague World Court. The piece links Ottawa’s stance to tensions with the Bush administration and cites economic and cultural frictions across the border.
Kathy Moseley of Aiken argues against allowing women as members of Augusta National Golf Club. She defends tradition and private club status, contending change threatens American values and would grant women prestige and access.
In April Alcohol Awareness Month highlights underage drinking as a major youth risk. It notes high school juniors and seniors unsure of legal drinking age, and urges actions: reduce availability, enforce laws, and educate to shift cultural beliefs. Alphia Dunbar calls for immediate community effort.
A column extols Aiken treasures from gardens and galleries to the long running Aiken Civic Ballet. It notes dancers Jaime Floyd and Erin Watkins performing at the Etherredge Center, Jaime Floyd’s upcoming veterinary studies, and veterans overseas while praising community volunteers and local arts institutions.
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