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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2006
Page
9
Editorial calls for cross party cooperation after 9 11 anniversary urging Democrats and Republicans to unite with allies to tackle a non national boundary threat. It notes past unity after attacks and in Afghanistan and Iraq and warns that infighting aids terrorists.
The editor discusses choosing a name for Aiken’s upcoming professional baseball team. Five finalists are Horse Flies Boots Chukkers Blue Ticks and Fox Hounds. Residents are invited to vote, reflecting community trust in the locale and its supporters.
A reader notice lists the publisher editor and department heads for the Aiken Standard. Names include Scott B Hunter Timothy E O Briant Arthur T Zappa Ellen C Priest Phillip Yates Scot Newcom and J David Boynd as various directors and managers.
A reader urges County Council to ban smoking in public places citing health risks and secondhand smoke. The letter notes South Carolina high smoking rates, low tobacco taxes, and frames local law as a test of progress and public welfare.
The Savannah River Site aims to attract 16 billion dollars in hospital investment and create 8,000 jobs in Iken County. The SRS is described as a large capable facility with strong infrastructure and a skilled workforce. The text notes that using fuels other than enriched uranium in USS, nuclear reactors is technically feasible, and mentions both pressurized and boiling water commercial reactors in the U.S.
A reader argues that reactors using low enriched uranium are safer and suggests pursuing mixed fuel cycles to reduce diversion risks. The letter urges support from South Carolina and Georgia delegations and nationwide backing.
A letter urged voters to consider three questions from a faith perspective: aid the poor, protect the environment, and promote peace. It critiques potential candidates and endorses a vision for better governance. The writer questions land donations and deals by FineDeering in a proposed Aiken County Office Complex project.
The message questions why county level smoking bans face constitutional issues and argues for a non-smoker’s right to breathe in public venues like restaurants, noting many states have long bans and calling for address of the issue in South Carolina.
A reader laments widespread litter from car windows and criticizes decline in values. The letter cites environmental disrespect, damaged property, and missed lessons from prior generations, urging a shift in priorities and more dialogue with children about what matters.
The essay argues the Bush administration dodges responsibility for 9/11 and wartime outcomes, blaming media liberals Democrats and others while claiming the president promised to protect the country. It calls for unity and questions who truly wins the war on terror.
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