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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2010
Page
3
An assertion by a crowd uses Nazi rhetorical tactics to deny deaths at nuclear reactors while omitting Chernobyl from the discussion. The piece contrasts denial with the known toll of a major nuclear disaster.
A reader asks why courts hear atheists cases, arguing the nation was founded on freedom of religion rather than freedom from religion, highlighting ongoing disputes over church and state boundaries.
A speaker states that dog owners should euthanize dogs that have large litters and argues taxpayers should not be responsible for caring for such dogs. The remarks advocate immediate euthanasia regardless of context.
Taxpayer funds are questioned as critics ask when the City of Aiken approved 2.25 million toward groups including the Aiken SPCA, Center for African American History, Art and Culture, Galaxy Youth Center, and the Aiken Family. The debate centers on fiscal stewardship and public money allocated to these entities.
Aiken Standard readers criticize SRS as wasteful with ARRA funds citing 400000 for traffic lights and 1.6 billion under the DOE. Public feedback invited via TalkBack hotline and email, with editors reserving rights to edit.
The Friday edition notes two women cited at North Side Bait and Tackle were not booked at the detention center. Anna Marie Wells, 24, Warrenville, and Ellen Elizabeth Weinbeck, 23, Aiken, received citations. The paper also corrects wine donation details for the Partners in Friendship fundraiser.
State Superintendent Dr. Jim Rex launches a bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, arguing he is not a career politician. He cites his record managing a $3 billion agency, plans to create jobs via a regional Economic SWAT team, and calls for tax reform and education focus while contrasting with Barrett McMaster Bauer. Rex faces Sen. Vincent Sheehan in the primary.
The City of Aiken marks its 175th with a period picnic at Rye Patch on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can dress in period attire and enjoy music, antique cars, and autographs by artist Jim Harrison. Rain date is Wednesday. call local organizers for details.
The Green Thumb, run by Gatlin and Camilla Correia, opened at 2452 Columbia Highway N across from Aiken Municipal Airport. Open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with Sunday afternoons hours, the shop stocks azaleas, hydrangeas, bougainvillea, perennials, vegetables, herbs, soil and pine straw. They plan on by appointment hours after spring rush.
The Aiken Standard announces contact information for staff editors and departments. It lists address P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 publisher and newsroom contacts plus Sunday Plus delivery dates and subscription rates for various days and zones.
Georgia Lottery results list Friday’s winning digits for Pick 3 Midday 9 1 2 Pick 4 Midday 1 6 9 6 Pick 3 Evening 9 3 6 Pick 4 Evening 8 2 0 4 Palmetto Cash 5 06 24 26 33 34 Power Up 4 Midday 4 Cash 3 Midday 3 5 4 Cash 4 Midday 9 3 4 6 Cash 3 Evening 3 4 2 Cash 4 Evening 0 8 2 3 Fantasy 5 25 11 1 17 16 Mega Millions 41 14 20 47 53 Mega Ball 40.
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