This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2008
Page
15
The piece urges voters to participate on Election Day Tuesday November 4 and emphasizes the democratic duty of turnout. It notes long campaigns and absentee voting in Aiken County and calls for high turnout for national and local stakes.
Shirley Schilling of Belvedere urges voters to reelect Sen. Shane Massey and Congressman Gresham Barrett. She praises Massey’s conservative record on DUI reform budget votes and energy policy while criticizing opponent attacks and liberal change. She frames the choice as conservative reform versus liberal revolution.
A constituent criticizes Representative Gresham Barrett for supporting the $700 billion bailout. The writer argues the vote favored Wall Street over Main Street, accusing Barrett of opposing market forces and edging toward socialism.
Publisher Scott B Hunter and key editors list positions at Aiken Standard with emails for each department including Editor Jeffrey B Wallace News Director Timothy E OBriant and Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa. The roster covers production circulation business and management staff.
Tony Rickard writes in support of Donna Wesby in District 8 urging readers to vote for her on Nov 4 and outlining five platform goals focusing on reading, communication, teacher development, community input, and fiscal efficiency. He contrasts Wesby with Barack Obama and endorses John McCain Palin, highlighting experience and pro life stance.
A reflective editorial urges voters to support the new president and Congress, noting voters may repudiate past policies and seek different approaches. It argues deregulation, health care, and foreign policy must adapt, and criticizes labeling reforms as socialism while urging patience and experimentation.
Letter from New Ellenton resident Vicki L. Simons urging support for Bob Conley over Lindsey Graham for U S Senate. She cites opposition to the Gang of 14, national ID plans, immigration amnesty, and the 700 billion bailout, labeling Graham as contrary to conservative constitutional values.
A letter argues for expanding domestic nuclear power to meet rising energy demand with no acid rain or greenhouse gas emissions. It criticizes Obama for limiting the debate and praises McCain for a firmer stance on nuclear, urging loan guarantees, Yucca Mountain use, reprocessing, and aggressive support for green energy.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of concern. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or sent by email to letters@aikenstandard.com or by fax to 648-6052.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.