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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1997
Page
4
A compilation of public remarks from Gov Beasley Sen Kyl Dr Susan Sherwin Chief Austin Treasurer Eckstrom Judge Fujisaki Willar Hightower County Admin William Shepherd Judge Fujisaki Brittany McCorkle and others covers poverty aid UN delays activism sexuality birth mothers and legal questions. It links quotes to varied roles and local issues without narrative cohesion.
Washington shows apparent political paralysis as budget talks stall and leaders push grand schemes. The piece notes economic strength masking a lack of decisive policy, with Trent Lott signaling budget talks collapse and contrasting calls for tax cuts and spending, while Newt Gingrich and others plan bold foreign and fiscal rhetoric. The tone mocks the nation’s era of perceived irrelevance despite a stock surge.
The state courts public service by naming roads bridges and buildings for lawmakers and officials while debating rules on dead designation. Legislators push to curb taxpayer costs and praise Palmetto Fellows scholarships amid criticisms of selection standards and funding. A North Carolina toll plan raises debate over highway funding and gas tax needs to spur development.
A letter replying to the April 20 Our View column accuses the paper of ignorance and bias toward Aiken residents. It argues the proposed development duplicates existing shops, offers no new variety, and condemns remarks about Holly MHP residents as class oriented and disrespectful to citizens.
A reader criticizes Chief Deputy Jody Rowland for buying a fully loaded 1997 off road vehicle at 35,000 instead of a cheaper used car. They argue 4x4 is unnecessary for county calls, point to firefighters’ 4x4s, and urge money to armor officers rather than a desk deputy’s vehicle.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to the editor signed by the author with a mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via editorial email.
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