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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2004
Page
11
U S Surgeon General Carmona urged calm in South Carolina as more flu vaccine becomes available in coming weeks. He reassured that about 3 million doses would reach the region weekly and that high risk groups should seek shots when available rather than endure long lines.
The editorial notes insurgents killed nearly 50 newly trained Iraqi soldiers as they returned from training, suggesting inside information on troop movements. It calls for swift retaliation and rooting out inside moles to protect upcoming elections and build defense capabilities.
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Supporters urge a sales tax to fund worthwhile Aiken County projects including the Northside Neighborhood Renewal Project with $1.75 million earmarked for low and moderate income families. They cite public input from three hearings as guiding the ballot items.
A reader endorses Bernie Hamby for South Carolina Senate District 25, praising his integrity and compassion while criticizing incumbent Tommy Moore as too linked to the Democratic Party. The letter urges voting for Hamby and notes the author’s independent stance.
The letter writer critiques John Kerry and AFL-CIO president Sweeney over a proposed seven dollar hourly wage and equal pay for women and men. The author warns against a regimented economy and federal control, urging Christian voters to maintain personal decision making. The note is signed by The Rev. Frank Rottier of Aiken.
The paper announces a redesigned Opinions page highlighting reader voices. Daily a local official or resident will be featured to discuss a chosen issue such as the ongoing 1 cent sales tax referendum. Submissions by mail or phone are encouraged, including letters and editorial cartoons.
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