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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1997
Page
4
A compilation of quotes from diverse figures including Gov Beasley on social services reform former Senator Dole on campaign funding and Teresa Kabahuma recounting a terrorist attack. Other voices cover Northern Ireland beliefs on violence Holocaust memory capital punishment Nike labor and holiday shopping trends.
Irving Texas safety advocate Jan Wagner urges fathers to actively guard children against predators. He cites rising U S child abuse figures and urges involvement with coaches neighbors and church men. recommends FBI background checks for adults in close contact with kids and vigilant watching for warning signs.
Corrections Director Michael Moore proposes ending in-house inmate pay starting Jan 19, dividing prisoners by work location and threatening earnings for essentials and family support. Critics call it an overreach, citing impact on ethics and existing funds. The piece also critiques interracial marriage bans, Medicare audits, and fundraising by state agencies.
Aiken Mall hosts the annual Ways to Riches rummage sale organized by Rubye and Ken Brendell to support the SPCA budget. Over $25,000 was raised to house feed and care for animals, though it covers only about one tenth of the shelter’s annual needs. The letter also thanks donors volunteers and shoppers for a strong event despite bad weather.
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor signed by the writer with a mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited or condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29602 or email editorial@scescape.net.
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