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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2007
Page
11
Barry Bonds hit homer 756 to break Hank Aaron's mark on a Tuesday night. Debate rages over potential steroid use, but no proof exists. Aaron praised Bonds, calling it a great achievement and wishing him and his family well for inspiring others to chase dreams.
The piece links the Challenger disaster to the 2007 Endeavour launch carrying Barbara Morgan Christa McAuliffe’s backup. It notes the renewed hope for American students entering math and science and the goal of inspiring future scientists through a teacher in space.
Aiken parish leaders rebut criticism of plans to add a 1,500 seat St Marys Help of Christians Church. They argue parking and tuition fears are unfounded, note cost estimates around $10 million, and emphasize the project aligns with the historic building and serves the growing Southside. The parish urges Design Review Board openness and counters claims of a “McChurch.”
Teresa Harper Alken questions lawmakers after the 2007 Supreme Court ruling on pay discrimination and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. She notes Goodyear’s appeal and Ledbetter’s late discovery of pay gaps, calling out Representatives Barrett and Wilson for opposing the act.
A reader argues that gas tax revenue should fund road and bridge upkeep and questions whether funds have been correctly allocated. The August seventh cartoon is cited as one sided in depicting the Bush administration and tax policy, while urging politicians to account for revenues and correct maintenance failures.
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