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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2000
Page
7
Editorial lauds the Discovery crew for three hours of space walks to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. They replaced gyroscopes, installed a faster computer, new batteries, a guidance unit, data recorder, radio transmitter, and sun shields. The eight day mission ended with a safe Kennedy return.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak seeks a political deal with Shas to secure a coalition and financial support for the party's private religious schools. Shas demands money to operate its network, while Barak hopes the accord enables a stronger mandate for a peace process with Syria.
The Heritage Foundation writer argues for a single rate flat tax to replace the complicated 703 forms and 17,000 pages of tax law. He notes the massive paper burden, billions of forms, high costs, and GAO findings of incorrect IRS answers. He calls for two postcard sized forms and job shifts for many agents.
A reader letter criticizes a syndicated columnist and the Aiken Standard for printing controversial material. The editor defends the opinions page as a forum for diverse viewpoints, notes the mix of local and national writers, and invites further letters while providing contact details.
A Midland Valley High School student and grandson Ashley Wood inspired belief in honesty after returning a lost purse containing ID, checks, and cash. Leroy Key, who found and returned the bag, declined a reward and urged passing on a good deed. Also shared are notes of support for Graniteville Project Graduation 2000 and heartfelt appreciation for Aiken Regional Medical Centers staff who saved a life.
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. It requests brief letters with signature mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification and notes letters may be edited and condensed. Details include the mailing address email and fax number for submissions.
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