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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2016
Page
13
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor and Michael Smith as Executive Editor with Holly Ellington as News Editor. A Thought of the Day attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater appears, noting the Swiss theologian's lifespan 1741 1801.
Aiken City officials acknowledge a long neglected road and infrastructure crisis with no current funding source for repairs. A vehicle fee proposal of 20 dollars is discussed with emphasis on transparency and resident input. The plan also touches stormwater and sewer issues affecting development along Whiskey Road.
Michelle Malkin blasts Twitter for cutting off Dataminr, an intelligence alert service the company owns a 5 percent stake in, and accuses executives of prioritizing optics and profits over national security. She likens Twitter to aiding extremist networks and urges government agencies to act without the platform.
A collection of letters criticizes politicians and policies. The writer condemns Ike Turner and others for actions, laments tax and fee rises in Aiken, and calls for broader road funding shared by all drivers rather than locals alone. The piece argues against a proposed $20 vehicle road fee and urges government restraint.
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