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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1999
Page
9
A collection of paraphrased remarks from politicians and public figures including Lincoln, Gore, Spence, Hickson, Wenzelburger, Craddock, Donohue, Don Clark, Bush, Cohen, Wing, Socolow, and Downey Jr. spans topics from national unity and Y2K liability to crime, Kosovo, and personal rehabilitation.
Lima News editorialist argues the Ten Commandments posting in schools and public venues raises constitutional questions yet believes the commandments form a basis for American law. The piece critiques Congress for chasing legislation and urges restraint and salary cuts.
Beaufort Gazette notes South Carolina lawmakers meddle in local affairs by restricting funds and authority. Editors urge restoring home rule as the state faces potential $7.2 million in federal funds loss for underage tobacco sales and calls for stricter enforcement to keep youth cigarette purchases under 20 percent in the 2000 survey. Governor Hodges touts a new state quarter design featuring the palmetto tree, Carolina wren, and yellow jessamine as the preferred symbol chosen by the people.
A letter campaign in Horse Creek Valley and Aiken urges equal rights for prayer in schools. Earl Tucker of Clearwater promotes signatures supporting school prayer while warning against discrimination and urging Christians to unite. In a separate note, Aiken Community Playhouse supporters oppose expansion and debt, fearing loss of the town’s friendly, coral community spirit.
A Wagener reader endorses Rebekah Sutherland for office and criticizes both major parties. The writer urges electing statesmen over politicians and calls for a return to constitutional governance and personal responsibility. Letters to the Editor invite public submissions to the Aiken Standard.
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