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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2005
Page
1
President Bush spoke on national television to address concerns about the war in Iraq. The prime time address outlined the administration’s stance and urged public support amid ongoing military operations.
The Aiken Standard dedicates space to foster reader engagement by spotlighting literature. Katya Coffin discusses A to Z Mysteries and The White Wolf as part of the Deaths and Funerals and Inside Today sections.
Aiken and Edgefield counties seek auto industry investment with Sage Mill site near Graniteville cited as a top candidate. Souther Business & Development magazine floated a 3,980 acre site adjacent to Sage Mill as a possible "Project Pinette" or "Pinetree" search by Audi or BMW, though no confirmation. Toyota speculation also surfaces. officials stress discreet negotiations.
Richard and Sandra Burkhart with six relatives spent their Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart for Children's Place. Each volunteer had 75 dollars to buy clothes for neglected or abused children aided by the agency. The act, inspired by a letter from Peggy Ford, aims to provide gifts and clothing to about 50 kids.
Aiken expects a dry Christmas after recent rain with sun years ahead. Meteorologist Chris Liscinsky says the week should stay rain free though chilly early temperatures will rise to around 60 by Friday and Saturday. Weather Channel projects a 40 percent chance of scattered showers on Christmas day with no significant snow in sight.
Aiken residents debate whether Xmas discounts Christ and if the shorthand harms Christian meaning. Letters cite origin of X from Chi in Christos and discuss Advent focus versus commercialized Christmas. Clergy and scholars warn against eroding Christ's name while noting growing religious pluralism and retail pressures.
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