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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2012
Page
3
The readable text features a chaotic editorial fragment criticizing earlier questions and claiming English police began disarming citizens around 1960. It argues against involvement in another war and urges opposition to a Romney vote, hinting at foreign policy debates and war fatigue.
Amateur bowling league standings and regional game results dominate the page with sparse national play by play. Readers get quick notes on local performances and the latest team movements while major leagues receive little coverage.
A reader criticizes the vast funds spent on presidential campaigns and argues neither party candidates relate to ordinary people. The note proposes a local tax shift, suggesting a garbage tax to fund three new high schools in Aiken County, noting that sales tax increases would be insufficient.
Comment argues crime rose after police reduced gun use in England. Contends debate over gendered references to God and criticizes those advocating gendered language as misguided.
AikenStandard invites readers to share thoughts on a local chess club in Aiken. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2984 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief remarks. Names aren’t required and comments will be edited for space.
Aiken residents learned federally issued tax refunds were cashed by a thief in Forsyth Georgia. Katherine Slayton and others waited on checks that never arrived and police are investigating a security breach. A NY man was arrested with over 20 stolen checks in his vehicle. Victims work with IRS and police to recover funds and prevent identity theft.
The Aiken Rotary Club donated pencils and 550 for purchases to support students at Conge village school and gave grants to United Way ACTS Mental Health America Community Health Clinic of Aiken County the Salvation Army and Aiken High School FCCLA. The Sunrise Club added 300 for First Tee of Aiken in memory of Doug Wilhelm.
The final of 10 large vessels arrived at the Savannah River Site and was installed in the Salt Waste Processing Facility. The SWPF will treat 34 million gallons of salt waste from 47 tanks and is slated to become operational by year end 2015.
A long arm quitting demonstration appears at the Aiken County Historic Museum today 1 to 330 PM. Doctors Hospital hosts Burn Outpatient Support Group on June 27 at 2 PM. The Greenwood Community Theater presents The Jungle Book June 27–30 at 7 PM and June 30 at 2 PM. Tickets 10 adults 5 children call 864 229 5704. 4 Cats in the Doghouse Jazz Quartet performs at The Willcox Thursdays 7 to 9 PM.
The readable text lists numbers and partial phrases including 274, 38.98 and 2429.34 with unclear context. No complete events, names, or places emerge to form a full news item.
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