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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2012
Page
3
The article by Jack Devine is highlighted as the most important piece in the paper. It warns that understanding the economy is crucial and claims that a thorough study would frighten readers. The piece emphasizes public awareness and serious consideration of economic conditions.
The inquiry into Governor Haley resumes, noting her single term in office amid Tea Party roots and evolving political stance as she shifts toward Romney era Republican alignment.
GM abandons Super Bowl advertising citing high costs and uncertain sales impact. Company executives note debates over whether flashy commercials drive consumer purchases, emphasizing the event’s expense over measurable outcomes.
A TalkBack column prompts readers to avoid reckless water-saving tips that could clog toilets. Community members warn that sarcastic guidance might lead to property damage and lawsuits targeting the publication. Local officials call for clearer humor boundaries.
Reader asks if Aiken Standard can begin publishing the opinions page on Saturdays as well, noting they missed the Saturday edition. The message seeks confirmation or plan for extending opinion coverage to weekends.
Social media users discuss proper use of shared facilities after reports of men mishandling indoor toilets. Observers urge awareness and respect for communal spaces to prevent damage and discomfort for others.
A brief note humorously praises drivers who ignore stop signs for gas savings, urging readers to thank them for the fuel they save the rest of us.
A Saturday Talk Back correspondent harshly criticizes the claim that guns caused five Aiken murders and argues against removing guns and gun shows as a solution. The writer mockingly compares to banning baseball bats if murders were committed with them.
Readers urge the justice system to rely on court verdicts for life and death cases and to arm police with non lethal tools. The letter asks for public input via the TalkBack line and email, notes anonymity, and reserves rights to edit for space.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with main line 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Executive Editor Tim O Brien and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons direct staff with newsroom line 644 2401.
At Roy Warner Park in Wagener a first time Buddy Ball event paired Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School preschoolers with adult volunteers from Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division and local supporters. The day focused on joy and inclusion with players chasing balls and learning together.
The Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable seek local artists to decorate about 25 Fiberglas barn cats for a downtown Aiken fundraiser. Sponsorships at 450 dollars per cat cover cat cost and shipping. entries due June 1. Barney the 28 inch cat will join Horseplay animals later this year after painting and sponsorships, with display in October and auction in mid next year.
An Aiken man says a strong armed robbery occurred when a would be seller drove off with 150 dollars as he tried to buy a car stereo near Bee Lane and Richland Avenue. Shoppers report burglaries at Trendz Letterz on Richland Avenue and vehicle break ins on Orangeburg Street. Additional thefts include a craftsman trailer on Belair Terrace, a flat screen TV on Leitner Street, copper wire on Landis Street, and a lawn mower on Walter Poole Road. A Charlotte storage unit break in yielded goods and a Wagener resident reported a stolen chain saw. Pine Street vehicles were entered and a car stereo stolen.
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