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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2017
Page
11
Thought of the Day attributed to Ann Landers quotes the television era idea that people will watch anything instead of each other. The note recalls the guidance columnist and marks a historical tidbit from 1867 and 1918 2002 life span.
Gov. Henry McMaster outlines a pension reform plan to shift new state workers to a 401(k) style retirement, raise retirement age, limit unfunded cost-of-living increases, and offer merit-based contributions. Counties and districts may adopt their own plans. The bailout begins July 1 and phases in over five years.
A Washington column argues Trump uses distractions to distract from real issues, warning of a nuclear standoff with North Korea. It compares Trump and Kim Jong Un to cartoonish leaders and questions whether diplomacy or further brinkmanship will prevail, ending with a jab about Melania’s attire.
Readers praise Bill Bengtson for Harvey relief coverage and personal storytelling in Augusta area. Letters defend strong local reporting while critiquing broader blame on politicians and utility executives for nuclear industry woes.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit 500 words. edits may occur for length, clarity, libel, and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. include a brief headline and use letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801. Publication discretionary.
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