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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2003
Page
15
A historical quote by French author Elizabeth de Meulan Guizot counsels focus on obligations to others rather than expectations from them, highlighting humility and natural reciprocity in social conduct. The sentiment emphasizes balance between giving and receiving.
Gov. Mark Sanford signs a law eliminating state acreage minimums for school sites. The change aims to curb urban sprawl by letting districts use existing buildings and locate schools within urban areas near students. Education leaders support the potentially cheaper, neighborhood-focused construction.
The Aitken Standard announces Scott B. Hunter as publisher with K Jeffrey B Wallace and Arthur T. Zappa in advertising roles. Ellen C Priest and Timothy E O Briant lead editing and production under J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson in circulation.
The former president reportedly acquires a two bedroom unit at the K Club in County Kildare near Dublin as part of an Irish residence. Times writers quip about his links lifestyle while noting his $12 million memoir advance and a Ryder Cup site. Local press circles mock headlines like Swinger Clinton and Bill plays fast and loose. Irish reception remains fond, with debate on politics and morality in both regions.
The piece decries the NAACP under Julian Bond as out of touch and partisan at its Florida convention. It argues racism is not the core issue for many poor Black Americans, pointing to declining family stability, schooling gaps, and crime as driving factors.
A reader questions Katey Rich's July 12 piece on pet control. The letter cites SC Code 47-3-10 defining running at large and 47-3-50 on leash requirements, noting North Augusta policies cannot exceed state law, and Aiken County Ordinance 97-4-17 mirrors it.
Carl Langley of Aiken responds to a July 16 letter by Joaquin Godoy that attacked Sen. Strom Thurmond. Langley urges civility, praising Thurmond’s World War II service and commitment and condemning personal attacks on the dead.
Andrew Moyer argues against Hubert Baker's contention that the U S Constitution is founded on Christian premises. He notes the document is secular, cites Article VI’s no religious test clause, and calls for well supported interpretations to claim Christian principles.
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