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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1998
Page
4
Editorial lauds First Night Aiken as a growing annual event with 2500 attendees despite freezing weather. It praises venues and entertainment, notes downtown fireworks, and credits volunteers led by executive director Michael J. Vinella for a non alcoholic, family friendly start to 1999.
In a letter from North Augusta Dr Robert L Gordon honors Robert E Lee as a noble American and acknowledges his restraint during the Civil War era. He cites Winston Churchill calling Lee a noble figure and argues for recognizing past heroes amid current historiography. The piece reflects on healing a fractured nation and Virginia loyalty.
Two South Carolina senators urge a performance based framework, based on the PASS Commission, to raise standards in math, English and science. The Excel Act establishes grade by grade standards, new assessments, annual report cards, local flexibility, Palmetto awards, targeted support, and an independent oversight body to drive continued improvement in education. The measure emphasizes ongoing staff training and regional support to reach ever higher goals.
Barbara Ransby argues that King’s legacy extends beyond I Have a Dream. She cautions against weaponizing King for anti affirmative action aims and highlights his antiwar stance and call for economic justice. A call to honor King by real action toward equality and poverty relief.
Carl Leubsdorf notes that last year's revenue boom funded tax cuts and added spending, enabling a balanced budget. With midterms approaching, Republicans and Democrats push partisan plans while analysts warn a downturn could erase gains, yet current revenue steadiness opens room to balance tax cuts and spending.
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