Aiken Standard Founded in 1867 Debut Note
The Aiken Standard records its founding year 1867 and lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter, Executive Editor Melissa Hanna, Advertising Director Dee Taylor, Circulation Manager Laura Tiedman, Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson, and Production Director Ronnie Butler. A Think About It quote and Friedrich Durrenmatt attribution are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Ronnie Butler
Editorial calls for urgency on climate concerns in South Carolina
A report by over 100 scientists warns of long term climate impacts for South Carolina including extreme weather, air and water stresses, and stronger storms. The piece argues for leadership, federal and private investment in clean energy, and pragmatic steps to bridge carbon and renewable fuels while avoiding risky programs like Solyndra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
South
United States
China
India
U.S
Solyndra
U.S. Energy Department
CNN
Bishops urge immigration reform in stern letter to Boehner
Cardinal Dolan signs a Catholic bishops letter urging action on comprehensive immigration reform. The piece cites a Wall Street Journal commentary and notes broader support from 600 faith and business leaders including Texas Association of Business head Bill Hammond for economic and border policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
U.S. House
John Boehner
Timothy Dolan
New York
Dolan
Wall Street Journal
Catholic Church
House
Americans For Reform
Bill Hammond
Texas Association of Business
Hammond Long
Texas
Hammond
Austin American- Statesman
The
American Statesman
Pew Research Center
U.S
Pew
Boehner
Border Patrol use of force under renewed scrutiny
The 43 000 strong Customs and Border Protection agency faces repeated allegations of excessive force as use-of-force incidents rise and details remain secret. An inspector general report cites 1187 possible cases over five years ending 2012 with agencies expanding training and tracking while civil rights groups push for transparency and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
U.S
Arizona Republic
Nogales
Mexico
San Diego
Customs and Border Protection
Inspector General
Arizona
Lucille Roybal-Allard
D-Calif
Letters to the Editor on Jobs and Christmas Aid
Readers debate U S economic policy and job growth plus a call to donate for Mental Health America of Aiken County’s Christmas program. The letter highlights need for vocational training and reads like a civic appeal urging community support before November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obama
David J. Didimann
Aiken
Mental Health America
Aiken County
Len Engle
Liz Neal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott B. Hunter
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Friedrich Durrenmatt
Editorial
Mike Norman
Fort Worth Star- Telegram
Arluer
Acker
Inays
Morgan
Spc
Wayne Morgan
Rachel Morgan
Eugene and
Dorotha England
Aiken Standard
Byron England
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