Congress Acts Swiftly on Corporate Accountability
Editorial argues Congress moved quickly after Enron WorldCom to curb earnings misstatements. CEOs and CFOs would certify financial reports or face fines and jail, aiming to restore investor confidence amid a tumbling Dow and market volatility. The piece stresses most leaders act in shareholders’ best interests, while a few bad apples destabilize markets and justify legal action.
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Election letters for Aiken County primaries welcome
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor on next week's County Council primary races. Letters must be received by Thursday July 18 and the final letters published Sunday July 21. Address Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace@aikenstandard.com and fax 803-648-6052.
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Aitken Standard Publisher Staff List Revealed
The document names key personnel including Scott B. Hunter as editor Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and art by Zappa with Ellen C. Priest as business manager and production roles filled by Phillip Yates and Deborah Dyes. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson are listed among staff.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Letter in Support for Scott Singer to Aiken County Council
Gerald E. Schapiro praises Scott Singer for leadership and collaboration on the South Carolina Red Cross Board of Directors. Wetzel criticizes social deficiencies and argues for municipal education through ordinances, with Aiken as the setting.
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James M. Wetzel
Augusta National policy change urged on women access
The writer urges Augusta National Golf Club to end its ban on women members. She cites her mother’s limited access and compares past gender barriers to present opportunities, highlighting Darla Moore’s USC philanthropy and calling for equal workplace and golf course access for women amid Southern attitudes.
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Hootie Johnson
City street garbage can debate echoes poetry of order
Letter questions why cities legislate garbage can disposal and laments cans left on streets all day. Author critiques recycling bin debates, imagines residents’ motives, and argues for abandoning ordinances while railing against public dumping and community discipline.
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Aiken civic talk on recycling bins and city cleanliness
Ernest A. Huckman questions current editorial stance and urges laws to keep Aiken clean and green. He argues regulations are needed to move recycling bins from streets within 24 hours after collection and criticizes Lessie Price.
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Lessie Price
Ernest A. Huckman
Napier voters urged to back reformist Phil Napier
Opinion column urges District 5 voters to choose Phil Napier over Eddie Butler, praising Napier for challenging establishment politics, opposing gambling ties, and speaking out on county government issues. It contrasts Napier with Butler as a yes man aligned with the majority.
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Roland Smith
We the People
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Judges misread pledge meaning of under God, says Wagener
Glenda Windham Wagener argues federal judges in California misinterpret the First Amendment claiming the phrase under God establishes religion. She asserts the phrase notes the nation’s God fearing founders and cites Congress support for 1954 insertion, insisting no constitutional power limits education.
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Letters Terrorism or shell game
Opinion letter arguing the U S faced thousands of bombings in the 1970s and labeling many attacks as politically motivated. The writer critiques government responses, cites historical rights protections, and questions the emphasis on mass destruction threats versus past events. mentions figures like Dane Fonda and groups such as the SLA BPP SDS Weather Underground.
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Persian Gulf
Different Standards in County and City Politics
A South Carolina reader notes apparent double standards between counties and cities. They cite North Augusta councilman resigning over DUI and an Aiken County former councilman charged with DUI who did not resign and is seeking County Council again in another district. The reader argues elected officials should resign after criminal charges, regardless of level.
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