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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2000
Page
11
Editorial notes that SC ranks last nationally on SAT averages 966 while the national average rises to 1019. Aiken County exceeds state average at 992 and 1100 for students with 20 plus credits. Acknowledges 24 credit graduation rule and calls for continued focus on education across grades.
A Salvadoran congressman and ex vice president Francisco Merino wounded an officer and fired nine times in a residential area before surrendering. Despite congressional immunity he cannot be detained, prompting debate on accountability and political immunity.
Philip Terzian discusses the Kursk submarine disaster and Western reactions. He notes Putin’s vacation posture, NATO aid timing, and naval blame while contrasting Soviet secrecy with post Cold War behavior. The piece reflects on Russia's historical traits and Europe’s memory of Soviet influence.
In North Augusta last Wednesday the campaign launched a $2.6 million effort with Larry Brede as chair. The drive relies on thousands of hours from volunteers and a small United Way staff led by Michael Williamson and Dee Stanford. Agencies aided include Helping Hands, Aiken County Teen Pregnancy Council, Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center, Mental Health Association, Golden Harvest Food Bank, Salvation Army, and the Aiken Area Council on Aging.
Letter writer recalls years of supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association and reading a father’s ALS message on the Jerry Lewis telethon. He notes Labor Day plans on WJBF TV and urges continued support for ALS research and MDA clinics. He mentions Nebraska partial birth abortion case coverage and a stance on court interpretations.
The Aiken Standard invites brief signed letters with a mailing address and daytime phone for verification. Editorials may be edited for condensing. Letters should be sent to Letters to the Editor at Box 456 Aiken SC 29802, or emailed to swallace duesouth.net and faxed to 803-648-6052.
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