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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1982
Page
4
Politicians increasingly use lawsuits as campaign tools to gain publicity. Many suits are abandoned after elections, but newspapers must treat these actions as news while voters should judge candidates by qualifications and records, not litigious stunts.
U S watches Argentina Britain Falklands dispute with NATO ties and a 1962 air base deal on Ascension Island. Argentina asserts 162 year claim while Britain has held since 1833 as talks fail and domestic pressures challenge Thatcher and Girib. The Beagle Channel dispute with Chile and Vatican mediation add regional stakes.
Congress approved a bill to allow James Brady to accept funds for his recovery from injuries suffered in the assassination attempt. Brady, White House press secretary, remains partially paralyzed after a head wound and blood clot treatment. He is on the government payroll and currently hospitalized at George Washington University Hospital.
Isabel Robertson of 1440 Lyon Dr SE writes that squirrels dig holes in yards birds overrun shrubs and windowspanes and roaming dogs threaten safety She laments the birds and contemplates drastic measures while asking readers for practical advice from the editor and community.
The Aiken Health Fair held April 3 attracted volunteers led by Dr. Mark Meyer and collaborators Ann Harm Roy Wulfmeier Lucy Winans Fran Loeffelholz and Don Law. Free screenings covered visual acuity anemia blood pressure height weight and hearing with an optional $8 blood chemistry workup. Community thanks poured in from Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Witt who urged continuation of the program.
A sharp look at the American auto industry as Detroit firms struggle with shrinking weight and size while Japanese makers scale up. The piece notes GM's push to slim models, rising import share to 30.5 percent, and a shift to global sourcing with Honda and Datsun expanding U.S. production.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Handwritten or typewritten letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel before publication.
Washington reports voluntary compliance weakening as IRS cites an 87 billion dollar potential loss in 1982 from tax cheating avoidance late returns and barter schemes. A 1979 CSR survey finds one in five understating income and half of respondents believe most taxpayers would cheat if unpunished.
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