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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2009
Page
9
The letter urges residents to protect empty homes during the holidays by using timers, notifying trusted neighbors and police, and watching out for each other. It notes recent arrests of three people accused of breaking into a home and stealing items, and emphasizes communal responsibility in crime prevention.
The editors reflect on the unpredictable events of 2008 and look ahead to the possibilities and uncertainties of 2009, noting political shocks, economic upheaval, and volatile energy prices as a hopeful and cautious start to the new year.
Publisher and editors listed with email placeholders. Roles include Editor Jeffrey B Wallace News Director Timothy E O Briant and others with department titles and contact formats.
A reader laments the passing of Francis Hewitt Green and recalls her friendly service at Aiken’s A&P on Park Avenue. The letter also criticizes political votes and calls for transparent recorded voting, while a separate note questions federal bailout policies and laments currency debasement.
A letter criticizes SC lawmakers for opposing public access to roll call votes. The writer targets the Aiken delegation and Rep Smith for backing Harrell's power, links fiscal turmoil to state legislators, and urges reporting on issues and budget transparency. The piece questions campaign promises and pushes for a rainy day fund.
In a tense tone the writer decries a $4,700 automatic annual increase for members of the U S Congress costing about $2 5 million amid a deep recession with millions losing jobs. The piece questions the value of such leadership compensation and questions how much service the public can endure.
The author argues that ignorance and evil are intertwined in political and religious life, alleging Communist and liberal manipulation of denominations, condemning figures like Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Rick Warren, and Richard Land as wolves in sheep’s clothing aligned with a CFR-driven one world government, urging Bible-based verification.
Lester C. Welch urges rational debate on the second amendment while rebutting Carl Langley who rejects compromise. Welch cautions against fear mongering and Hitler comparisons and recalls a fatal home shooting to stress the need for a reasonable majority-supported change.
John Bodenheimer of Aiken will be inducted into the South Carolina Bar Association Memory Hold the Door honor roll at the annual convention in January. The Downtown Aiken Coffee Club notes his quiet, gentlemanly demeanor and long battle with illness, praising his integrity, professionalism, and family devotion.
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