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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2012
Page
13
Historical note from the Aiken Standard marks its founding in 1867 with key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Tim O Briant. Advertising and business leaders, along with distribution and classifieds managers, are listed. The quote from Elizabeth Bowen adds a reflective aside on walking into history.
A.G. Blackmon of Warrenville argues that moral restraints come from God and warns that forced diversity and political correctness threaten freedoms. He contends religion should not drive political debate and calls for Christianity to remain central as democracy depends on faith.
Letter writer endorses Rep. Bill Taylor for House District 86 in Windsor area, praising his constituent service and FOIA reform efforts. The piece urges turnout and notes Taylor’s push for affordable public record access, plus a nod to supporting Sue H. Roe for Probate Judge. It also mentions a forthcoming Obama debt relief pledge and a December FOIA panel in Aiken.
A conservative op-ed praising Mitt Romney for leadership and problem solving. It contrasts Romney with Barack Obama, highlighting Romney’s Harvard education, business turnaround successes, and reforms as Massachusetts governor, arguing Romney would fix national issues through principled, bipartisan action.
A supporter asserts Jane Vaughters earned 2500 signatures to qualify as a petition candidate for South Carolina House District 81. The note contrasts her openness measures and fiscal care with opponent Don Wells, praising Vaughters for reforming council procedures and seeking citizen input.
Leonard Pitts Jr cites Malala Yousafzai alongside other history icons to illustrate courage and the global fight for education and freedom. The column links her 14 year old shooting in Swat Valley to broader struggles against fundamentalism, censorship, and violence.
A collection of quoted statements mentions Arlen Specter Barack Obama Felix Baumgartner Mitt Romney Robert Gibbs Amanda Todd and Elizabeth Escalona. The excerpts cover Specter’s legacy, Baumgartner’s record ascent, debate comments, Todd’s bullying tragedy and a Texas case sentencing for child abuse with a 99 year term.
The paper invites readers to submit unsigned letters only if signed with a real name and address for publication. Letters must be under 300 words and may be edited for length, clarity, libel, and taste. Contact details and submission methods are provided for questions and delivery.
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