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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1997
Page
4
A mosaic of remarks features Sen Tommy Moore on a ruling banning unelected district directors, a Chicago lawyer on a smoking lawsuit, Shirley Isles on her son's fatal crash, John Denver on a posthumous rainbow song, Janet Reno on prosecutorial options, Ellen Gold on women health, Hal Vogel on film industry pay, Tom Wales on gun control, and Chuck Yeager reflecting on a final sonic flight at 74.
A sports essay argues that umpires have imposed order in baseball amid player abuse and inconsistent strike zones. It contrasts old rulings with modern calls, urges rule-book alignment, defends the umpires, and notes changes like the designated hitter and playoff tensions.
South Carolina's 3600 charities were urged to join a new nonprofit association that would lobby for charity interests and promote efficient giving. The plan aims to separate legitimate fundraising from dubious efforts and boost donor confidence across the state.
Italy's political turmoil eased when the Communist Refounding Party withdrew support from Prime Minister Prodi, allowing a budget deal that avoids deep pension and health cuts. The agreement preserves fiscal reform crucial for joining the euro by 1999, boosting confidence despite European doubts.
The Aiken Standard requests brief letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Send to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email to editorial scescape net. editor may edit and condense.
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