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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2004
Page
11
Editorial notes Greece hosting the XXVIII Olympiad with events from gymnastics to cycling. It highlights heightened security after Sept 11 2001 and NBC plans 1210 hours of coverage across networks. The piece hopes for fair play and safe returns for all attendees.
A list of staff positions at the Aiken Standard includes Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and Managing Editor Ellen C. Priest. Also named are Arthur Zappa, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson with corresponding email handles.
The Gallup data show white weekly church attendees heavily back Bush while never or rarely attending favor Kerry. White men in weekly attendance back Bush 70 to 27 percent. devout women also back Bush but less strongly. Non attenders tilt toward Kerry, especially women. Monthly attendees are split, with slight Republican edge among men and a tie among women. Kerry faces religious-voter skepticism due to abortion and gay marriage positions.
In Northern Ireland republicans and unionists plan to renew efforts to restart the devolved assembly after months of suspensions. Sinn Fein warns arms may be kept as a political hedge while Unionists question leadership willingness to abandon violence for democracy.
Ed Hammons praises bipartisan support for U.S. troops in Iraq, noting donations of 1200 Softee T-shirts from Fayetteville, 4000+ AA batteries from Duracell in Lancaster, 40000 tear drops from Aiken, and cookies from Nabisco. He credits Sen. Tommy Moore and Sen. Lindsey Graham for enabling airlift despite political hurdles and urges continued public backing.
Brian Sanders praises North Augusta Peach Jam and Aiken City Dixie World Series. He credits Bob Brooks and Glenn Parker staff for drawing crowds nationwide. He says three agencies boost quality of life and local economy.
A letter by Charles R. Dorsey of Aiken argues against partial birth abortion, contrasting it with Caesarean options and comparing to Hitler's murder of Jews. He claims millions of babies have been killed with maternal consent and questions church silence on the issue.
Letters may be addressed to the editor at Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email swallace at aik enstandard com. Fax 803 648 6052.
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