Complacency after Sept. 11 fades with time
The Dallas Morning News notes a McPheters Beta study showing 58 percent of Americans feel the nation has returned to routine less than eight months after 9 11. Travel spending fell 29 percent and 71 percent have not flown since the attacks, while many stay informed through TV and newspapers. The piece warns against letting guard down and emphasizes continued vigilance.
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McPheters & Co
Beta
World Trade Center
Pentagon
America
Dallas Morning News
Aiken Standard Names Editorial and Advertising Leaders
The Aiken Standard announces Scott B. Hunter as Editor and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Advertising Director. Art Zappa serves as Business Manager with Ellen C. Priest overseeing Managing duties. Timothy E. O Briant leads Production, Phillip Yates a cae Deborah Duches, J David Boyd handles Customer Service, and Letitia Jefferson directs Systems and related services.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates A Cae
Deborah Duches
Welfare reform debate heats up in Congress
The piece surveys the 1996 welfare reform legacy, noting critics earlier predicted poverty rises while outcomes showed welfare rolls falling and recipients moving to work. It covers Bush administration proposals to expand work requirements, credits for volunteering, and Democratic pushback in the House, with Senate efforts to dilute rules and boost child care funding.
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Congress
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
D-N.y
Bill Clinton
Bubbas
The
Urban Institute
National Organization For Women
Clinton
E.J. Dionne
Wade Horn
Health and Human Services
Tration
Horn
House
Senate
Voters urged to back Russ Ferrara in June primary
Reader letters from Aiken and surrounding counties praise Russ Ferrara a 18 year SRS veteran and West Point graduate with Leadership Aiken County Eagle Scout and community roles on Aiken County Council SRP Credit Union Board and United Way committees urging support for his State House bid with June 11 primary. Also veterans support for Lt Gov Bob Peeler as governor candidate noting his roles as Bush state co chair and participation in The Wall That Heals display May 27 to May 28 near Ashwood Lake.
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West Point
Aiken County
SRP Credit Union
Russ
Sar
Dot Clark
Woody Locke
Oconee County
South Carolina
Bob Peeler
Peeler
America
George W. Bush
Bush
Tam
Bishopville
Washington
D.C
Ashwood Lake
Sumter
Aiken Chairman’s clash over planning and appeals
Aiken City Planning Commission chairman Ronnie Bolton faces criticism after the panel voted 6-1 to back a crematorium for Shellhouse Funeral Home on Hayne Ave, a decision City Council rejected. Bolton’s later remarks on the McGhee’s Mile liquor restaurant appeal drew concern for disputing the proper appeal venue under Section 6.2.17.1 and the need for public members who listen and do homework.
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Ronnie Bolton
Aiken
Bolton
Board of Zoning Appeal
McGhees’ Mile
BIA
Court of Common Pleas
City of Aiken
Beach Rendezvous 2002 Aiken Project Graduation Drives Donations
Aiken High and South Aiken High seniors benefit from a drug free graduation event on May 31 at Odell Weeks Recreation Center. Donations are requested to fund gifts, prizes, food, decorations, games and scholarships. Open house set 6 to 9 pm. donations may be mailed to Project Graduation P O Box 223 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken
Beach Rendezvous
Aiken High
South Aiken High
Area One
Odell Weeks Recreation Center
Aiken Tech
USC Aiken
Bridgestone/ Firestone
Stanley Quarles
David Lock
Project Graduation
P.O. Box
S.C
Aiken Standard Opens for Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor and asks writers to keep submissions brief. Include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address to Letters to the Editor at PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email yswallace@aikenstandard.com and fax to 803-648-6052.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Aikenstandard
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