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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1996
Page
4
A collection of quotations spans sentencing for an armed robbery duo in Aiken County, neighborhood fears over a group home in North Augusta, Olympic profits, high prices from disasters, a Deptford mall shooting aftermath, a sister honoring a slain brother, interest in the Hunley salvage, and a governor condemning early jail releases amid killings.
Joan Beck argues TV and film violence influences youth behavior and urges viewers to skip violent programs. She cites Harvard studies linking media exposure to aggression and endorses the V chip and more educational content while acknowledging broader social factors in violence.
Information for subscribers and readers includes location at 124 Rutland Drive mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays. Circulation customer service hours 5 30 pm to 7 30 pm weekdays and 7 am to 11 am Sundays. Switchboard and editor contacts provided.
The state grants a 3.5 percent teacher pay raise while Georgia and North Carolina advance faster toward the national average. SC’s last year average salary was 31568, Georgia 32366, national 37794, with cost of living adjustments boosting ranks to 32 for SC. The State urges continued support and budget discipline to keep education funding on track.
Clemson University tightens rules after eight football players face arrest since February for charges including rape and marijuana possession. President Deno Curris and trustees issue tougher recruitment scrutiny, closer on‑campus supervision, and morality lectures to restore reputation.
On Friday August 2 I had car trouble on Park Avenue. Vivian from New Ellenton parked behind me with lights, offered her car and phone, and waited for help. She then drove me home several miles, refusing compensation, showing notable community kindness.
Renee Rutherford comments on new eight hour gun training rules, arguing they will enable self appointment as enforcers of law and raise crime and deaths. She cites risks such as theft of guns from cars, lack of background checks, and a slide toward lawlessness under Gov Beasley.
A reader urges New Ellenton to bring back former mayor Randy Shaw from his "high rise" to run the sewer system by shovel. The writer claims he is the only one likely to come out on top and supports his return.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send letters to the editor and notes that all letters may be edited and condensed. Send correspondence to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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