Editorial Delay more City money for depot in Aiken
The Aiken City Council should not rush to add 250 000 to the depot project. A council vote in August will decide funding after a campaign gauges public backing. The project has grown from 750 000 to 3 million for phase one, and private support remains uncertain.
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Legendary singer Bill Pinkney of the Drifters dies at 81
In April Bill Pinkney and the Drifters performed at a local NAACP Freedom Banquet. The 81 year old singer died on July 4 leaving memories of classic songs like This Magic Moment Under the Boardwalk and Save the Last Dance for Me.
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Advertising Leaders at Aiken Standard
A note lists key staff at the Aiken Standard including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur Trappa azappa Business Manager Stephen A Bailey and contact emails for respective roles.
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Readers urge term limits to curb career politicians
A letter argues that war on terror rhetoric and Iraq policy reveal political accountability failures. The writer calls for constitutional term limits for Congress to restore country first priorities and urges citizens to press officials for enforced immigration laws and responsible representation.
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Enforcement of immigration laws remains required
The public voiced clear opposition to the Grand Immigration Bill and its defeat should not lead to complacency. Despite existing laws being difficult to enforce, there is a perceived lack of will by current and prior administrations and Congress to enforce them.
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Tomorrow COLUMN W Kathleen Parker discusses economics of terrorism
Kathleen Parker analyzes how terrorism affects the U S economy in a forthcoming column. The piece surveys fiscal costs, security spending, and market reactions shaping policy debates.
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Cultural Center seeks state funding for inclusive future
Michael Anaclerio Aiken argues the Cultural Center serves all residents not just one group. He notes $250000 veto override in the state budget and calls for capital funding from state funds and local taxes to advance the center and related projects in Clearwater and beyond.
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Letters to the Editor from Aiken Readers
Readers are invited to submit opinions on matters of public concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Correspondence to Letters to the Editor Alien Standard Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or via fax at 648 6052.
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Seeing Beauty in Life's Dark and Light
A reflective piece on art and poetry finding beauty in ordinary scenes and pain. It cites analogies from moonlight to daffodils and urges readers to view others as the poetry of God, emphasizing positive perception and creative vision.
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