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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2005
Page
7
The piece notes many ignore the half staff order for Chief Justice Rehnquist while Katrina's devastation dominates headlines. It argues the flag gesture remains meaningful and urges readers to pause for both Rehnquist and Katrina victims until sunset.
South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom unilaterally appropriated 105 million dollars of a 118 million dollar surplus to cover a long standing deficit. The move to spend surplus funds without General Assembly approval draws criticism despite potential correctness.
A staff byline lists editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur Zappa business manager Ellen Priest production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson.
Neil Flowers writes from St. John's United Methodist Church on youth outreach, faith formation, and community engagement through church programs and leadership.
A responder recalls organizing help for hurricane victims in shelters and stresses moving people from gym facilities to work. He notes the evacuees' skills, willingness to work, and the need for broader community involvement to improve their lives and foster recovery.
A reader defends Pete Frommer, public safety director, citing his dedication and professionalism. The letter urges patience as the department faces internal criticism and expects forthcoming facts from a court or grievance process.
Roger Sasser of Windsor promotes the FairTax plan arguing it eliminates embedded taxes and payroll deductions while replacing them with a 23 percent sales tax. He claims monthly credits at poverty level reduce burden on the poor and increase spending power, and urges readers to visit fairtax.org for details.
Column argues for national telecom policy change to embrace technological shifts from wireline to wireless and Internet based services. It cites the Broadband Consumer Choice Act of 2005 introduced by Sen. John Ensign, co sponsors, industry support from BellSouth SBC Verizon and the U S Chamber, and urges contacting senators Graham and DeMint to back the bill.
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