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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2001
Page
4
The Egyptian Gazette discusses global terrorism responses after Tuesdays attacks. It notes doubts on war as the proper course and cites President Bush naming Osama bin Laden as prime suspect while evidence remains unclear. It urges rational, multilateral approaches.
Financial Times argues the September 11 attacks revealed a failure of US intelligence and calls for renewed espionage efforts. The piece contends post Cold War focus on crime and terrorism needs reinvigoration to detect meticulously planned plots on American soil.
Die Welt notes the Taliban threaten retaliation against neighbors and speculation about access to mass destruction items. It warns of possible links to Western Chinese Muslims and allies in Pakistan, claiming a broader conflict beyond Somalia and predicting further incidents against U.S. oil suppliers as Osama bin Laden frames the war against Islam.
The article argues Pakistan cannot be trusted during brewing storms as Gen. Pervez Musharraf seized power in a coup two years prior. It warns of further turbulence in a volatile region while stating the United States may demand action in the struggle between democracy and dictatorship and the global fight against terror.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Pressroom Supervisor James R. Bennett Jr. Systems Manager David Boyd named for paper operations.
The article argues that warning against terrorism is a continuous process, not a single event, stressing the need for credible human intelligence over sole reliance on technical collection. It cites past shifts under Carter and calls for immediate, targeted development of HUMINT to prevent surprise attacks. The author notes present danger and local residence in Aiken.
A resident recounts a painful rescue of an injured squirrel and the struggle to obtain humane guidance. She describes calling multiple agencies on a weekend, finally being advised to shoot the animal by a sheriff's office, highlighting gaps in wildlife handling and access to help.
A reader cites Aug 19 and Sept 10 letters about hotel and conference center zoning in Hunter's Glen and South Side, arguing residents were misled by sales descriptions. They oppose RD rezoning that could allow condos and businesses, urging residential designation to protect front yards and neighborhood character.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send Letters to the Editor. Communicate via postal mail to PO Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or by email at swallace aikenstandard.com or by fax at 903 648 6062.
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