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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2012
Page
13
The Aiken Standard, established in 1867, lists current publisher Scott B. Hunter and executive editor Timothy E. O’Brien along with key staff including Dee Taylor Advertising Director Melanie Smith Internet Sales Terri Cheek Business Manager Laura Tiedman and Delivery Director Letitia Jefferson.
A quoted remark by Elizabeth Bowen notes that entering history grants immediate freedom and a sense of being at large among people. The Irish born writer emphasizes liberty found in immersion within historical moments.
A letter thanks city officials for process from application to meetings and notes neighbors opposed using a building as a shooting range. The writer endorses Michael Kramer and former Aiken City Council member Don Wells for local and state offices, urging support for Wells in District 81.
Readers defend that priests preach ethics not candidates and deny political endorsement. The piece cites Christ’s cross sermon as example and highlights ongoing church guidance on morality, not party politics, while also thanking supporters of Life for Children Ministry and noting Kenya aid, water projects, and an upcoming Apple Fest at St John’s United Methodist Church with listed donors.
Jayson Werth led off the bottom of the ninth with a solo shot to lift Washington 2 1 over the St Louis Cardinals and force a deciding Game 5 in the NLDS. Manager quotes and notable playoff drama accompany the dramatic finish.
The Aiken Standard outlines rules for letters to the editor including signature and address requirements, a 300 word limit, and potential edits for length, libel, or taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published.
Kathleen Parker argues that women vote on broad issues such as economy, jobs, education, and national security rather than gender specific topics. She notes women outvoting men since 1964 and discusses how abortion contraception politics influence perceptions but not uniform voting behavior.
Pre debate polls show Mitt Romney gaining ground while Barack Obama fights low confidence inside his Chicago team. Hofstra Town Hall format favors Romney with undecided voters asking questions and Candy Crowley moderating. Analysts predict a draw as foreign policy looming in Boca Raton, Florida adds pressure.
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