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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1996
Page
4
A compilation of varied remarks spans celebrity involvement in anti violence efforts, a Hertz executive on OJ Simpson misrepresentation, a teen describing her uncle's weight loss, and court clerks, scientists and judges commenting on AIDS cures, organ transplantation, historic records, IRS embezzlement cases, and gun policy. Also includes Clinton remarks on assault weapons and a Miss South Carolina pageant controversy.
Aiken Standard provides locations and mailing address at 124 Butland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday subscription line 649 5315 delivery problems 5 p m weekdays 7 a m weekends circulation hours 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m weekdays 7 a m to 11 a m Sundays switchboard 648 2311 fax 648 6052 story ideas editors 648 2311 publisher contact Scott B Hunter 648 2911 publisher bears responsibility for all departments.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes Dick Lamm overestimates a Reform Party bid as Ross Perot asserts control. Perot refuses to cede leadership citing a $1 billion bankroll, while Lamm’s 6 thousand dollar campaign falters against the billionaire’s TV driven push.
Eckstrom reports a frugal first term with 402000 saved for the general fund exceeding prior year results. The savings reflect staff cuts, vacancy management, reduced leases, space costs, cancelled purchases, and fewer reports while using existing checks with his name crossed out. Gov Beasley suspends DPS head Boykin Rose amid a power struggle and impropriety allegations as agency restructuring tests gubernatorial control.
A reader denounces Michael Anacierio for arguing to deny voters the right to elect office holders. The letter advocates restoring elections every four years for the county administrator, criticizes $10,000 salary hikes for department heads, and condemns findings as misaligned with the US Constitution and public wishes.
Mike Anaclerio argues for electing council members while using professional managers to hire and run day to day government. He cites policy control by council, better qualified staff, lower election costs, fewer campaign signs, and improved efficiency as outcomes of electing policymakers and entrusting management to professionals.
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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