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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2006
Page
11
Editorial notes Aiken frames itself as a community of character led by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh. Schools and women’s clubs recognize 263 students for character, banners downtown return after repair, underscoring that character matters for residents and visitors.
A letter argues against cutting five nurses and an administrator from DHEC, stressing public health benefits from clean water and disease prevention. It urges lawmakers to fund DHEC programs, even proposing a tobacco tax for support. A separate letter commends Aiken Regional Medical Centers staff for compassionate care during delivery, radiation treatment, and recovery.
The note lists Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Systems Manager J David Boyd with email handles at aikenstandard.com. It assigns roles and contact pointers for newsroom operations.
A reader argues for drastic immigration and trade policy shifts to curb illegal crossings and preserve US sovereignty. He proposes a Mexican Peace Corps style program, worker exchanges, and strong border controls, urging public letters to oppose guest worker amnesty and other reforms.
A reader argues for an additional cinema in Aiken citing frequent theater issues at Aiken Movie Theatre and potential economic benefits. The letter compares to Regal Augusta Exchange and Augusta Village 12 to advocate a larger, modern venue.
The speaker advocates open meetings and argues closed ones undermine confidence. They cite few cases needing secrecy and emphasize a good work environment with modern tools as key. If new facilities meet this and are economically sensible, they would vote for Dave Mason Aiken.
A reader denounces the NAACP as divisive and equates it with the Ku Klux Klan while praising Dr. John Bradley. The writer claims unqualified hires impact national progress and urges returning to “old ways” of hiring based on qualification alone.
Gloria Ray argues against NAACP involvement in school hiring, claims they seek preference not equal opportunity, calls for government action, criticizes ongoing complaints, and supports sending children to diversified Aiken County schools despite perceived flaws.
A reader cites Maslow on self actualizing people who face realities, act spontaneously, solve problems, and internalize morality. The piece argues such traits should guide votes, appointments, and leadership roles in government business education and church, naming common sense as missing but implied.
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