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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1990
Page
26
A brief of recent editorial comments compiled by the coronal newspapers shows varied opinions on regional issues. The selection highlights viewpoints from multiple editors, reflecting on politics economy and community concerns.
The Greenville News argues the bill tightens lobbying rules to protect public interest by requiring lobbyists to disclose daily expenditures above 100 dollars to legislators and public officials, mandating agency disclosures, and shifting enforcement to the Ethics Commission. It asserts current filings lack detail and compliance is weak, praising stronger transparency into interactions between lobbyists and officials.
The maritime museum should keep the Yorktown separate from Patriot's Point wreckage and the rest of the vessels. Courts must decide on bankruptcy and guardianship. A blueprint is needed to care for all ships and maintain public appeal, run by those with sea knowledge rather than the state park agency.
Gov. Carroll Campbell urged scrutiny of legislators like lobbyists, urging disclosure of attorney incomes and disqualification when client interests clash with lawmaking. He criticized lawyer-legislators who represent paying clients and push related bills. Lawmakers defended the current rules, citing only campaign disclosures, while the governor pressed for broader income transparency.
The timber industry faces a $1 billion direct economic loss after Hugo with vast timber downed, pulpwood prices around 16 per thousand board feet, and furniture wood potentially reaching 150 per thousand feet. Logging crews and mills struggle as relief arrives via federal and state tax breaks.
A reader responds to a complaint by a 21 year old black woman about racism affecting job prospects. The writer, a white male with a business degree, argues college education does not guarantee employment and cites coworker experiences. He claims promotions favor those with less schooling and asserts both races share job frustration, blaming no one specific.
The Aiken Standard seeks letters to the editor from readers. Writers must sign and provide a return address. submissions may be edited or condensed. There is no topic limit. Send letters to The Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
A Utah elementary student Justin Elder of Wellsville Elementary asks readers to send a postcard or photo to help bring South Carolina alive for a class project. He plans a mini report on each state and invites responses from residents.
Reader laments a growing eyesore described as an above ground cemetery for wrecked trucks along Highway 1 in Aiken South Carolina. The writer criticizes city and county leaders for inaction and notes residents and visitors avoid the area via back roads.
The article argues that Jimmy Carter, praised for his impartial mediation in Nicaragua and Panama, remains a valuable foreign policy figure. It notes his role in fostering a peaceful post election climate, his recalls of Camp David diplomacy, and suggestions that President Bush could leverage his conciliatory talents as a traveling ambassador at large.
Benjamin Dysart III, professor at Clemson University, argues for a three part strategy: boost energy efficiency, allow utilities a mix of energy sources, and advance nuclear and other technologies. He notes improvements in nuclear safety and operation, acknowledges regulatory and design challenges, and cites Southeast demand growth with three large utilities needing reliable capacity to avoid greenhouse gas buildup.
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