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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1992
Page
4
The column examines a grassroots effort by two Washingtonians to get federal candidates to sign a pledge to cut the deficit in half by 1996 or retire. It questions the plan’s practical effects on services like Head Start Social Security and the military and warns of possible tax hikes and job losses if promises are kept.
Readers discuss failed readings at Clearwater Plaza and clock alarms, criticize teacher salaries, and urge attention to unemployment and welfare in Aiken County. They praise Richardson's Lake field trip for 55 children and 21 volunteers, credit United Way for support, while lamenting rising car taxes and missing time and temperature signals.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to call the Standard Line any time at 648-2508 to share comments about the community. Callers may request anonymity or offer named criticism with payment attached. calls are edited for brevity and fairness.
A reader denounces Sheriff Carroll Heath and endorses Ralph Gunnells for sheriff of Aiken County. The note cites perceived drug conviction rates, budget figures, and Gunnells area affiliation while criticizing Heath’s leadership and urging a Gunnells victory. It alleges Heath is seeking re election for personal reasons.
Lucile Shuler urges support for Howard Sellers in the Republican primary on August 25, praising his education and integrity. She cites Barbara Morgan as an honest opponent in the Second Judicial Circuit and highlights concerns over crime and drug issues in Aiken County.
A supporter argues Howard Sellers deserves the sheriff's job in the upcoming Republican primary. He cites Sellers' residence in Aiken County, business experience, and plans to reform the Sheriff's Department, criticizing 16 years of perceived poor service and lack of follow-up on crimes.
Aiken County voters face a choice among five candidates for the new District 24 state senate seat. The Aug 25 primary tests integrity and commitment to Aiken and the state, with locals urging a candidate like Jim Huff for strong prosecution and high standards.
A resident urges voters in Aiken County to elect Ralph Gunnells for sheriff, citing drug seizures, high conviction rates, a drug fund, and a crime watch initiative he claims operated with no taxpayer cost. The letter also endorses Jim Huff for solicitor and praises Sheriff Carroll Heath’s DARE and crime programs.
A reader argues that replacing Congress matters more than the White House in shaping policy amid the presidential election coverage and partisan debate. The letter reflects concern over foreign and domestic issues and urges political action.
A memoir excerpt lauds Barbara Morgan while serving as Barnwell County clerk of court and later as solicitor. The speaker praises her fairness, preparation, and refusal to compromise for statistics, noting her impact in the Second Judicial Circuit and a rapid murder verdict after leaving the clerk’s office on May 15, 1992.
Sheriff Heath pushes county wide TRIAD linking police chiefs older citizens and sheriff to curb crimes against seniors and improve communities. Letter to the editor critiques candidate Ralph Gunnells and endorses Mr Sellers arguing overqualification and communication gaps.
A letter praising Barbara Morgan cites her integrity and dedication to victims' rights in the Solicitor's Office. The writer notes her availability, clear communication, and firm pursuit of justice during a tough case, highlighting how ethics guided negotiations and prosecutions.
A letter from Miriam Allen of North Augusta endorses Barbara Morgan for Aiken County solicitor. Allen recalls a past case where Morgan served as prosecuting attorney and secured a conviction. She praises Morgan’s care, work ethic, and dedication to public safety as reason to reelect.
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