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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2003
Page
15
Editorial says the Aiken Sunday alcohol vote led to unexpected consequences as the Department of Revenue ruled the referendum could allow off premises sales by grocers and convenience stores. Voters claim they lacked full knowledge and blame both law wording and revenue incentives amid a tight state budget.
A listing of key staff roles appears with Allen Standard and colleagues. The roster includes Scott B. Hunter as Advertising Director, Jeffrey B. Wallace, Arthur T. Zappa as Business Manager, Ellen C. Priest as Managing Editor, Timothy E. O Briant as Production Director, Phillip Yates as Circulation Director, Scot Newcom, J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson in customer service and related posts.
Letter argues invasion was justified by the alleged weapons program despite lack of conclusive evidence. It cites UN inspectors, postwar finds and graves as context. Calls for congressional review while stressing ongoing dangers and duty to question intelligence.
A 9 year old girl was abducted and raped in broad daylight in San Jose California for three days before release. The attacker identified as Enrique Sosa Alvarez or David Montiel Cruz is described as an illegal alien with a prior auto theft conviction. Police say immigration history is unclear. The piece criticizes sanctuary policies and police noncooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Richard K Napier argues against tax rises as unemployment grows urging local boards to cut spending. He calls for scrapping dual taxation refunds to cities and the Sage Mill Fire Station, delaying beautification projects and reducing fire protection fees for residents outside city limits.
Aiken residents propose a monthly supervised board and card game room run by the Recreation Department. They seek social, in person play of games like Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh to foster real competition and potential tournaments, especially during summer.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions are subject to editing and condensing and should not exceed one letter every 30 days. Letters may be mailed to the editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or sent by email or fax.
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