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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2000
Page
7
Editorial hails Aiken’s spring bloom display with wisteria dogwood azaleas and yellow jessamine along streets. Praises city horticultural crews and sprinkler system for lush parkways and perennial beauty attracting new residents and boosting real estate amidst a climate and amenities boom.
The installation of Jean Toal as chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court drew a male-free reception with cheering women. Critics question if her rise was based on merit or feminist symbolism, suggesting the demonstrative welcome undermined the court’s perceived authority and fairness.
Paris based Liberation notes that despite the pope's claim of religious motives for his pilgrimage, global politics and history will shadow his trip. The paper questions whether his mediating stance adequately confronts the church's past wrongs. Historic tensions and responsibility are highlighted as key issues.
Robert M. O'Neil outlines three looming dangers to free expression: civil liability for media content, heightened privacy laws and virtual trespass, and government attempts to regulate electronic speech. He warns these trends threaten press freedom and civic discourse despite Internet protections.
A letter from Heyward Horton of Graniteville criticizes the Dept. of Public Safety driver services for long lines increased name changes from Highway Dept to DOT to DPS. He cites failed calls to Columbia 803 737 4000, hours on hold, and busy signals, urging expansion and toll free access to improve service for taxpayers.
A mother praises the Aiken Civic Ballet and Columbia Civic Ballet after viewing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Stherredge Center. She commends directors Carl Crosby and William Starrett and hopes for more community ballet performances, noting the dancers’ exceptional performance.
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for letters to the editor brief letters must include the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Editorial editing and condensing are allowed and letters may be emailed or faxed to the provided contact details.
Hans Riemer of the 2030 Center argues that the emergency budget resolution slashes funding for the 2000 summer youth employment program. He cites Clinton plans and Senate action that could leave about 350,000 teens jobless, stressing racial disparities and community impact while urging lawmakers to restore roughly 500 million dollars for year round services and teen employment opportunities.
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