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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2005
Page
11
The piece urges that lawsuits against McDonald’s over obesity in two youths are unfounded. It contends fast food is not a diet of choice and blames parents for a child’s eating habits rather than the restaurant. It cites tort reform as a motive for opposing the suit.
Critics warn against Gov Mark Sanford’s plan to cut top income tax rates without stable funding. They cite unmet needs like homework centers, summer school, prison guards, and services for mentally challenged citizens, arguing the bill would reduce funds to run government.
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact details for each role.
The piece discusses potential revisiting of Roe v Wade by the Supreme Court and possible retrial in Congress. It urges pro life voices to advocate, attend rallies, and contact legislators while highlighting pregnancy care centers and adoption as options for pregnant women.
A sincere note thanks Aiken County law enforcement and nearby agencies for safety during the Graniteville evacuation. It praises Animal Control for care of pets and recognizes Dr. Jeffrey N. Broder and staff for prescription samples. Local retailers and a credit union teller are thanked for help.
Citizens are urged to submit letters to the editor with signature, address, and phone numbers for verification. Instructions detail mailing to Aiken Standard, postal box, and email or fax options. The letter argues cats should be kept indoors to protect pets and wildlife and notes shelters require indoor adoption commitments.
Letter corrections address a misattributed study on chlorine exposure. Kilburn 2000 article “Chlorine Induced Damage Documented by Neurophysiological, Neuropsychological and Pulmonary Testing” is cited, originally relayed via Frederick W. Berman of OHSI. The note urges readers to seek information from the Chlorine Institute and public meetings for Together Aiken County planning.
The article questions outdoor time for cats, arguing it mainly harms the animals themselves through risks like FIV FIP leukemia fights and accidents. It notes overpopulation when owners skip spaying and implies domesticated cats fare best indoors. The piece discusses safety and welfare over environmental impact.
Thomas L. Hallman Chancellor USC Aiken urges broad participation in the Together Aiken County planning effort. He notes inevitable change and welcomes ideas, with upcoming meetings offering structured chances to voice views and influence the project's direction.
A reflective column on the human hand as a work of art and tool. It recalls biblical rites of laying on of hands and celebrates hands as the source of learning, creation, communication, healing, and personal connection, while warning of their potential for harm.
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