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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2012
Page
9
The Aiken Standard traces its origins to 1867 and lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant. Advertising Director Dee Taylor and other division heads are named along with production and business roles.
Editorial notes the State Department of Education's new district and school assessment system is a substantial improvement over Adequate Yearly Progress but highlights ongoing issues, especially in high school metrics. It cites varying criteria for high schools and calls for review of assessment standards with district input.
A letter writer disputes Karen Gutmann and Sen. Ryberg over claims about entrepreneurs and government, defending Obama’s supporters and criticizing economic class divisions. The piece also argues against violent media's social impact and urges vigilance about entertainment content and gun rights.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters signed with the writer’s address for publication and a daytime phone number for verification. Submissions should stay under 300 words and may be edited for length libel and taste. Publication is discretionary.
The column argues that Boston and Chicago mayors oppose Chick-fil-A openings while defending free speech and religious beliefs. It cites Dan Cathy's anti same sex marriage stance and cites Ed Lee’s social media remark as threats. It notes nationwide patronage to Chick-fil-A as a stand for expression.
The article notes investors cheer weak employment data and other bad numbers, hoping for Fed rescue via more money printing. It warns sustained QE risks devaluing the dollar and worsening deficits. Bernanke signals continued accommodative policy, lifting the Dow despite 8.3 percent July unemployment, calling for a balanced economic approach.
NASA engineer Allen Chen declares the rover safe after a high tech descent through Mars atmosphere. Devendra Nagra recalls his sister hiding during a Sikh temple attack in Milwaukee that killed six. Usain Bolt claims back to back Olympic 100m gold, joining Carl Lewis in history.
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