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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1998
Page
4
Editorial notes six months since five Aiken County Detention Center staff were suspended and later reinstated. It criticizes the sheriff’s office over a box of records belonging to Bea Manning, founder of Talk to Me A Listening Ear, urging release for her educational program and questioning remaining inaction by the solicitor and sheriff.
US District Judge William Osteen rebuked the EPA for declaring secondhand tobacco smoke a Class A carcinogen in 1993 and for using dubious methods to estimate 3,000 lung cancer deaths annually. He said the agency rushed to a preordained conclusion before research. Browner defended perceived health threats despite methodological flaws.
A commemorative essay lauds Alan Shepard as the era’s emblem of courage and exploration, contrasting the moon missions with later welfare state growth. It argues that bold science and private grit propelled progress, while criticizing complacency and government intervention that dampened national ambition. The piece ends by asking who honors the creator of Methadone.
Powell urged African Americans to get their house in order and focus on self improvement within the system. He criticized victim mentality and stressed building all children, language skills, and personal progress while engaging with both parties. His speech energized a 2000 strong Atlanta NAACP audience and highlighted his independent stance.
Aiken letters urge continued tritium production amid nuclear threats and aging supplies. Victor Reilly argues against unilateral disarmament and proposes using SRS or Vogtle for tritium. Elaine van der Linden backs Frances Pennington for election office head, urging readers to contact delegation members.
The Aiken Standard solicits brief letters to the editor with signature address and daytime or home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed and publication limits may apply to frequent writers. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29602 or email editorial@scescape.net.
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