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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1999
Page
4
Editorial argues March Madness masks broader issues as Buckwalter strikes down Prop 16. Schools must craft own freshman eligibility criteria while SAT benchmarks and GPA/core course rules face changes, raising questions about fairness and future scholarships.
The sermon argues that sharing faith remains essential despite modern skepticism. It cites Miss Faust’s exchange with Dr Hoenikker and Max Lucado’s oil field story to show how ordinary people and events spark belief. The author, pastor of Aiken's First Baptist Church, urges humble testimony to invite others to faith.
A letter criticizes Aiken City officials for tax and utility spending, noting rising water and fire bills and calls for fiscal responsibility. It contrasts local spending with a claimed surplus and questions projects like tennis courts, urging wiser deliberations. Also reports on New Ellenton revival led by Dr. Herb Reavis, noting cold weather but strong attendance and decisions for Christ, calling the week a successful community effort.
Republican leaders urge a bipartisan solution to save Social Security and return non retirement surplus to taxpayers. They advocate across the board tax relief, repeal of penalties, and safeguards to keep benefits while reducing government burden. Rep. J Dennis Hastert endorses the plan in a published commentary.
The Aiken Standard welcomes all letters and reserves the right to edit and condense for clarity. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or sent by email to editorial scescape dot net.
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