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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2001
Page
4
The editorial urges laws to ban hand held phone use while driving, arguing attention must focus on road safety. It cites distractions from chatting, makeup, and music, noting drivers often misjudge risk and urging local governments to act. It concludes calls for use off the road with the engine off.
The Columbus Dispatch reports that changing the arsenic standard from 50 to 10 parts per billion or back could imply differing scientific support. The piece notes Clinton set the lower standard before leaving office and discusses the political debate over safe drinking water levels and official aims.
Aiken Standard lists key staff including upusher Scott B Hunter circulation Director Garth R Groshans managing editor Timothy E OBrian pressroom supervisor James R Bennett Jr and J David Boyd as part of its leadership roster for publication operations and newsroom governance.
A reflective essay contrasts the past code of conduct with present tolerance for controversial issues. It cites unwed pregnancy, drug dealing, and NAMBLA as examples and laments rising excuses for harmful behavior while urging a firmer public stance against such acts. The piece notes the film Blow and moral shifts across generations.
Aiken Standard editor explains why the paper prints names in some cases of wrongdoing and in others avoids them. The piece discusses Joshua Jones and a gun incident at North Augusta High School, and Terry Rhinehart, a city parks director, charged with DUI. It defends public officials' accountability while inviting reader feedback.
Henry Finney of Graniteville urges support for Memorial Day and praises the Aiken County Legislative Delegation for safeguarding veterans interests. He notes a Veterans Committee from local posts will interview applicants for the Veterans Affairs Officer and criticizes county council for resisting ballot-approved measures and pursuing lawsuits over a simple voter choice.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with writer signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email to iwallace due south net and fax to 803 648 605.
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