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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2002
Page
4
An editorial argues MLB must adopt a strict drug policy following disclosures that steroid use exists among players. Ken Caminiti admits using steroids and claims up to half of rosters may be involved, contrasting with the NFL’s testing and ban.
Letters to the editor promoting candidates in the June 11 primary must arrive by 5 30 p m Wednesday June. Messages received before the deadline will be considered for publication in the Aiken Standard under Letters to the Editor. The final letters will appear in the Sunday June 9 issue.
Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson
Joshua Muravchik once led the Socialist Youth and now faces ostracism from former comrades for Heaven on Earth The Rise and Fall of Socialism. Critics note his critique spans from New Harmony to Nyerere and Kibbutz Israel, arguing socialism resembles a religion lacking a moral code. Politics and Prose initially balked at hosting him but later revived plans amid ISO pressure.
In this letter to the editor from Aiken, Ronald W Blessing endorses Gresham Barrett as the best qualified candidate for Congress citing his background as a small business owner and his stance against red tape. The piece contrasts Barrett with lawyer candidates and notes local turnout and straw poll support for Ozmini and Ferrara in Aiken County.
A letter urging voters to back Russ Ferrara in the Republican primary on Tuesday June 11. The writer cites Ferrara’s support for hunters rights and self defense, noting NRA membership and training in the US Army infantry.
Joanne S. Eubanks endorses Jim Stewart for Columbia in District 86. She highlights his family values church involvement and community service with Tri-Development Center and Aiken Electric Cooperative, noting his business experience and focus on school discipline and fiscal responsibility.
A letter supports Russ Ferrara for State House citing leadership and public service experience. It endorses his tax reform to eliminate property taxes and his K-12 education and in state college scholarship plans. The writer urges Republican primary voters to consider Ferrara and mentions his campaign site.
Stewart presents himself as a hard working business leader with strong family and community values. He highlights roles with Dollars for Scholars Tri Development Helping Hands Rural Electric Association and church leadership plus 1998 chamber business person of the year and past Aiken Jaycees president. Ridge Spring supporters George and Erline Piper endorse Stewart for Columbia House.
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