This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2008
Page
11
Aiken will begin depot construction in mid January funded by a $100 000 URS Inc donation to the restoration group. The rebuilt depot at Park and Union will revive a historic link to the citys winter colony era and include two dining cars and a caboose.
Editor notes Detroit’s 0–16 season and economic collapse in contrast to Clemson and South Carolina, urging perspective on regional problems amid plant closures and layoffs. It highlights Detroit’s harsher winter and automotive industry turmoil as a stark backdrop to South Carolina’s financial strains.
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and contact details including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek and Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons with email placeholders for staff.
A letter argues the dangers of disarming citizens by citing historical atrocities and defending gun rights. It contrasts past regimes with present U S politics, urges to support armed civilians, and warns Democrats and Republicans about future elections and policy stances. It also discusses Santee Cooper coal plans and alternative energy options.
TVA head Tom Kilgore pledges a right and thorough cleanup of a major coal ash spill near Knoxville Tennessee. He admits nobody expected the disaster and that it will bother people for a long time. Lions tackle Jeff Backus reflects on Detroit's 0 and 16 season.
The note provides mailing address and electronic and fax options for submitting letters to the editor. Send letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802. Email letters to letters@aikenstandard.com and fax to 648-6052.
A forward looking column imagines Barack Obama entering the White House facing a demanding financial crisis and terrorism issues. It notes media support and Democratic control easing his start while criticizing political inexperience and appointments and warning on security and Guantanamo policy. It ends with hopes for recession relief and a second term.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.