Aiken Standard Founded In 1887
Publisher Michael Harris and editor Edgar Holly Kem lead the Aiken Standard, founded in 1887. Thought of the Day quotes Luther Burbank, an American horticulturist, about reshaping prejudices for those who do not think.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2018
Page
11
Publisher Michael Harris and editor Edgar Holly Kem lead the Aiken Standard, founded in 1887. Thought of the Day quotes Luther Burbank, an American horticulturist, about reshaping prejudices for those who do not think.
In Sacramento California police show drawings of a suspected serial killer believed to have committed at least 119705 and similar crimes in the 1980s during a news conference about the ongoing investigation.
Sacramento officials announced the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, linked to at least 12 burglaries and 45 rapes across California’s North State in the 1970s and 1980s. DNA from old crime scenes matched a discarded sample, prompting renewed focus on testing backlogs and new bills to fund rape kit processing. The case underscores law enforcement persistence, public attention, and the role of DNA in solving historic crimes.
The column contrasts Alfie Evans, Charlie Gard, and US cases like Haleigh Poutre and Jahi McMath to argue that government run health care curtails parental rights. It cites guardian networks and media figures, linking UK courts to US policy fears while calling for renewed emphasis on life, autonomy, and natural rights.
Richard Krajevski argues in a letter that women and children lead calls for human rights and end to violence, while political divides persist. He cites Mir DiStefano on ineffective politics and asserts truth may lie beyond left or right, urging readers to remove ideological blinders and seek united solutions.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with real names and a daytime phone number for verification. Limit to 100 words and include a brief headline. Letters from organized campaigns or anonymous submissions will be considered for publication at the editor's discretion. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Lletters to the Editor PO Box 458 Aiken SC 29801.
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