South Carolina schools face dire budget woes
The General Assembly is expected to grant short term spending flexibility for the remainder of the fiscal year and possibly 2003 2004, but districts face funding shortfalls. Aiken County reports contingency funds to cover 3 1 2 months, while districts anticipate state funding at 1996 97 levels for 2003 04. Costs have risen in salaries buildings and utilities, pressuring property tax relief and highlighting the need for a stable funding source.
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S.C. General Assembly
Lkely
Aiken
Inez Tenenbaum
General Assembly
Turkey must choose now in face of Gulf War memories
The Turkish public weighs war risks with Iraq against stakes from Gulf War losses and Kurdish autonomy fears. Amid NATO ties and US alignment, observers urge Ankara to accept a current offer and consider US reactions, noting leaders face a stark choice with potential consequences.
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Turkey
U.S
NATO Alliance
Europe
North America
Iraq
Aiken Standard Staff Listing Names Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles and editors including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Art Zappa Isiness Manager Ellen Priest Timothy E. O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Thermometer vs thermostat as a guide to choice and change
The piece contrasts thermometer and thermostat as symbols of conformity and transformation. It argues humans can choose to transform environments and inner life, aligning with democratic ideals where individuals set goals, resist coercion, and follow conscience, citing St. Paul on mind renewal.
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Earth
St. Paul
Bush should rethink Iraq war and warn of danger
Rob Smith argues that George W. Bush reached office via contested means and delays action on Iraq while demanding evidence and inspections. He questions motives, notes global WMD concerns, oil interests, and cites past terrorist acts to urge awareness of potential nuclear threats.
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G. W. Bush
America
Iraq
Timothy McVeigh
KKK
G.W. Bush
Rob Smith
Pipeline company an ally in cleaning up illegal dump
A nature club member recounts finding three truckloads of roofing shingles dumped along or near the South Carolina Pipeline Corporation right of way on Dibble Road. After contacting the company, field rep Gary Metz arranged cleanup, restoring the area. The club applauds SC Pipeline for prompt action and environmental responsibility.
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Dibble Road
South Carolina Pipeline Corporation
Gary Metz
South Carolina Pipeline
Nature Club
Aiken Outdoors
Aiken
We Must End Frail Peace With Iraq War Then Peace
The piece argues that US allies France and Germany disrespect America and block decisive action against Saddam Hussein. It contends only a war can bring lasting peace in the Persian Gulf, noting past US sacrifices to rebuild Europe, and claims allied hesitation risks renewed threat. It warns of demographic decline in Europe and asserts victory in Iraq would earn respect over friendship.
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Persian Gulf
Saddam Hussein
United Nations
France
Germany
Aris Metro
Berlin
Washington
New York
Peacenik
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Europe
United States
Normandy
West
Middle East
Africa
Inna
Jacques Chirac
Gerhard Schroeder
Chirac
Security Council
Russia
China
Saddam
Iraq
U.S
U.N
Johnnie Cochran
Bush
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Editorial
S.C
Scott B. Hunter
Isiness Manager
Ellen
Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Scot Newcom
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
BUSA
Yar
Fred Andrea
Amen
First Baptist Church
Pipeline Company
Environment
Syndicanist
Linda Chavez
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