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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2013
Page
12
Aiken Standard presents a dated quote from Fiorello La Guardia on politics and taxation. The snippet notes his roles and local staff positions, framing the remark as a reflective publisher's aside. The piece lacks a clear contemporary event or date beyond the historical quote.
Editorial urges Georgia and South Carolina to dissolve endless water fights by signing a cooperative agreement on Savannah River issues. The plan seeks dialogue over drought, contamination and allocation, aiming to curb litigation and attract investment while preserving resources for future generations.
Column argues the United States is uniquely troubled by gun violence with 12 killed at a secure naval facility and 8 injured. It notes the gun culture, political stances, and public reactions while highlighting America’s gun per capita lead and a call for exploring rational solutions. It cites the Navy Yard incident and references Leonard Pitts Jr. of the Miami Herald.
Cal Thomas argues that evidence for climate change is selectively used with emotion while a counter movement cites Arctic ice rebound and cooling signals. He criticizes media and figures like Al Gore for promoting a climate change narrative as a belief system, comparing it to past sensationalism.
Sue Guthier vents that County Council approved Project Jackson using Tax Increment Financing to aid private interests, not blighted areas. She urges taxpayers to reject a future local option sales tax and hold officials accountable.
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for letters including signed authors with address and daytime phone, under 400 words, subject to editing for libel and taste. Anonymous or pen name letters are rejected, and letters tied to organized campaigns or candidates will not be published.
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