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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2012
Page
3
Reader questions the fate of $1.2 billion in cash that reportedly vanished after arriving in Iraq. The editorial notes the money was reported missing but details vanished with no trace, likening the case to elusive WMD evidence.
A commenter questions an $18 million sales tax plan and criticizes current fund management while praising news of a private school opening. The note reflects ongoing local education funding tensions and community interest in improving schooling options.
A reader argues against using public funds for private schools. They state private school attendees should pay tuition, noting taxpayers also support public services through county taxes. They urge personal responsibility for private education costs.
Jurors in the Edwards trial may be unemployed, suggesting their current service could be their first work in several months, raising questions about impact on proceedings and juror selection.
The statement judges Ronald Reagan as the worst president in U S history, claiming the era worsened until the subsequent Bush administrations arrived. It reflects a critical view of presidential leadership and succession.
The statement argues that deficits exceed revenues and debts accumulate, claiming the goal is to raise both as much as possible. It frames the deficit as annual overspending and the debt as the cumulative total, emphasizing pursuit of higher figures.
A reader asks why young drivers rush on holiday weekends risking safety. They note two or three days before the weekend, traffic speeds peak as teens seek to reach destinations first and faster than others.
A description explains a red light rule where when a person runs a red light and both are red simultaneously, it is called a gentleman's red light and is not ticketed.
A reader challenges the Board of Education to match real estate bragging with school maintenance. Call the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief, publishable comments. names need not be published.
Office hours run 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive. Phone numbers include 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Executive Editor Tim O Briant can be reached at 344 2380 and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 544 2381.
Fred's will shut its doors at the South Park Shopping Center in Aiken with a last day likely June 30. The closure aligns with renovations leading to a Fresh Market anchor, as Thomas Vincent of Halvorsen Development outlined a six month project beginning late June.
Hitchcock Healthcare cuts ribbon on a new pediatric sensory integration room in the downstairs pediatric department. Tristan Herring five enjoys a walrus pillow while therapists plan to streamline services for children and adults as the facility negotiates upstairs office leases.
Paul Oxton 88 of Aiken died last Tuesday. WWII Army Air Corps veteran and B 24 turret gunner earned Silver Star and multiple commendations. A respected horseman, he trained and mentored riders at Greentree Stud and with John Gaver, leaving a lasting impact on Aiken's horse community.
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