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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2002
Page
4
Historian Arnold J. Toynbee argues that among about twenty known civilizations, all except the Western one have died or declined, with death primarily caused by war or class conflict, or their combination.
The South Carolina NAACP plans its Savannah convention in October with a display of the Confederate battle flag on a state banner. The piece notes Georgia's reduced flag size yet its banners still fly, and argues the boycott harms NAACP credibility by meeting out of state amid widespread flag prominence.
The Greenville district cannot charge instructional fees for items like science lab supplies or art materials because state Senator Mike Fair has blocked a bill authorizing such charges. This keeps about $300,000 of costs off taxpayers and raises concerns that rising fees could limit class access for lower income students, prompting calls for local lawmakers to restore fee-charging power.
A cited list shows Scott B. Hunter as editor and Sentey B. Wallace among a group of staff including Timothy Es Orne Grewanon Director and J. David Boyd Customer Service Manager with Letitia Jefferson also named. The fragment indicates internal roles rather than a full article.
A columnist reports on South Carolina aiming to spur private business by exploiting DMV waiting lines. Art Zappa's visit to two DMVs reveals long delays, document hurdles, and opportunities for franchises, in which chairs with wheels, rentals, portable entertainment, and stand-in agents could profit while officials hope taxes and jobs flow back into the state budget.
A reader defends ACTS volunteers after a Talk Back anonymous caller called them discourteous. The writer, Nary G. Honoken, an ACTS volunteer, argues the column should not publish anonymous abuse and says she will sign her name.
Acknowledgments from area teachers and staff praising Christian Heritage Church for hosting a branch gathering. The author notes five years of attendance, delicious foods, casual fellowship, and unity among pastors while thanking the church for opening its facilities to Area Three, Aiken School District. Celeste Spe Noh Ane.
Glenda Windham Wagener argues that American troops should answer to the United States only, demanding immunity from the International Criminal Court for service members and urging full withdrawal from the United Nations. She states U S personnel abroad should be prosecuted in US courts and urges bringing troops home under US authorization.
The Aiken Standard invites letters addressed to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email wallareaikenstandand.com and fax to 803 648 6052 for submissions.
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