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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2020
Page
7
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year as 1867 and names key staff including RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor.
A guest editorial argues for restarting Major League Baseball amid COVID 19. It cites the May 24 golf charity match viewership, questions owners and players about pay cuts, and urges a deal with charity donations to lift fans and the nation. It references Baltimore Orioles 2015 empty stands and James Earl Jones quotes Field of Dreams.
Jimmie Morgan of Aiken contrasts elders who served by Constitution with current leaders who seek titles, arguing the Senate now seeks presidential permission to debate bills. He laments integrity eroding after repeated elections and questions re election of underperforming officials.
John L. Micek presents a guest column sharing a neighborly friendship with Rob Woodfork to illuminate what it means to be Black in America in 2020. The piece urges white readers to listen, acknowledge systemic racism, and pursue equality and fair treatment by law enforcement.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. Letters may be edited for length clarity libel or taste. Pen names and anonymous letters are not allowed. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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