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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2000
Page
11
Editorial asserts Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight faces termination if reports of grabbing a student and cursing him are true. It notes prior probation for a neck-grab incident and urges immediate firing to protect the program and uphold university standards.
Dick Cheney implies Bush administration could rescind Clinton era orders creating 10 national monuments. He criticizes executive action as wielded willy nilly, prompting backlash as Republicans and Democrats defend preservation of four million acres. Clinton protected archaeological and wilderness areas in a bipartisan vote.
The CDC finds 34.8 percent of high school students smoked in the prior 30 days, down from 36.4 percent two years earlier. Federal officials credit teen smoking prevention, higher cigarette costs, and programs. State officials note $1.75 million spent on prevention and urge more funding from tobacco settlement gains.
In Cleveland Gore presents Prosperity for America’s Families outlining steps to save Social Security and Medicare, cut debt by 2012, boost savings, reduce poverty, halve the wage gap, expand home ownership and college enrollment, and create 10 million high tech jobs. He contrasts with Bush on specifics and emphasizes his seriousness and readiness.
A letter from Aiken Standard circulations director explains efforts to print and insert sections, coordinate departments, and deliver papers on time. He cites staff roles from Garth Groshans to district managers, carriers, and customer service, and provides contact numbers for delivery issues and inquiries.
The article argues for strong public schools as essential to democracy and urges support for education. It also urges Augusta to attract film production by adopting Savannah and Charlotte as models, noting benefits from studios, travel, and local services.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send letters addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Include contact information and note that all letters are subject to editing and condensing for publication. Email swallace@south.net and fax to 803-648-6052.
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