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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2000
Page
5
Detroit Free Press argues adults must intervene in child welfare to prevent school violence and protect children. It cites the shooter’s older brother, prior suspensions, and access to guns, urging nurturing families, social support, and proactive intervention over harsher laws.
Vice President Al Gore continues to press for removing the Confederate flag from the South Carolina Statehouse. Gov. Jim Hodges supports Gore's push and backs a compromise plan to place the flag near the Wade Hampton statue, a move Gore is urged to endorse to win NAACP acceptance.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady assesses John McCain as his 2000 insurgent image fades amid clashes with Christian right and Bush. He recalls the once confident reformer, but argues McCain’s temper and tactics damaged his campaign, leaving voters unsure who the real McCain is.
The Population Research Laboratory PRL at the University of South Carolina Aiken evolved from a downsizing impact study into a self supporting survey center. It offers telephone and mail out surveys focus groups and data analysis for area businesses churches and government. Researchers include upper level students and Dr Robert Botsch with access to historical data like the General Social Survey.
Readers argue Mike Wallace pressed Westinghouse Savannah River Company President Joseph Buggy on racial advancement and liability. They claim Buggy misstated black VP numbers while noting DOE funding covers Westinghouse legal costs, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for the lawsuit defense.
A Edgefield County school board inquiry questions the reasons for firing Thurmond High athletic director and the future direction of the athletic program. The letter from Roger Boyd praises coach Brian Smith as a Christian role model while highlighting concerns about misappropriation rumors and student welfare in local schools.
The Aiken Standard asks writers to submit brief letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email editorial duesouth net or fax 803 648 6052.
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