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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1997
Page
4
The Albuquerque Journal argues Richard Jewell faced 88 days of fevered scrutiny after being named a suspect in the Olympic bombing. It criticizes Janet Reno for offering only a vague, not truly apologetic response and condemns the FBI ruse that denied him legal counsel.
The piece argues that deficit reductions in 1990 under George Bush and 1993 under Bill Clinton helped curb the deficit. It notes five years of job growth, low inflation, and strong markets, while cautioning that deficit reduction is not a magic solution and private sector factors mattered. Detroit Free Press
The Teamsters oppose UPS part-time staffing, arguing for full-time jobs to protect workers. UPS cites industry needs and says it has created tens of thousands of full-time positions recently, while warning higher costs and worse service if labor is forced.
About 1.7 million workers report they take short hours because only part-time jobs exist. Three fourths of working women would choose part time over full time if available. Some part-timers may shift to full time, many risk job loss, and those with children or education needs suffer most as unions gain dues while personal life control shrinks.
The piece muses on Jeanne Calment living to 122 and imagines life with extreme longevity. It contrasts historical milestones, aging, and societal shifts while speculating on retirement, marriages, exams, and daily habits in a world where 122 becomes common.
Harold A Rudnick of Aiken died August 10. A retired merchant and World War II veteran, he supported his wife Irene K Rudnick, longtime state representative. He served in many civic groups, studied state government, and remained active despite a previous stroke. He is survived by Irene and family.
A reader blasts Aiken County Council for large salary raises not aligned with state law, improper timing before elections, lump sum pay, and proposed tax changes. The letter accuses officials of evading rules, prioritizing own benefits, and suggests restoring earlier salaries while reducing property taxes. It questions penny tax moves and worries about how funds are distributed to cities. The writer calls for unionization among county employees and criticizes apparent double standards on gambling concerns. The piece frames the actions as a tax increase and urges reversal of compensation and tax policies.
The Aiken Standard asks writers to keep letters brief and include a signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial@scescape.net.
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