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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1983
Page
2
Gun carrying guards and state troopers surrounded a state prison after two armed inmates halted talks over the release of two men held hostage in a botched escape. Assistant superintendent Thomas Seiverling said the ball is in their court as the siege surpassed 20 hours.
President Reagan and West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl agreed on deploying U S missiles in Europe this year if talks with the Soviets fail. The leaders planned at the White House to discuss placing cruise and Pershing II missiles in West Germany and across Europe.
Rev. Jesse Jackson outlines a seven state effort led by Operation PUSH to register up to 2 million new black voters. He says the Southern crusade will change the political complexion of the nation and highlight civil rights failings of both major parties.
Leaders of the Senate Budget Committee face a political roadblock over the size of a 1984 tax increase. The Republican panel deadlocked on how large a raise is needed to offset the growing federal deficit, threatening approval of the fiscal 1984 spending blueprint.
Gov Richard Riley urges legislature to approve a state health financing commission to end fragmented and less informed health care decisions. He spoke at the South Carolina Medical Association annual meeting in Charleston.
Charleston attorney says sports injury malpractice suits by high school or college athletes against coaches are uncharted territory in South Carolina. He notes rising suits may lead to such actions being filed in the state.
Dr Valdis Lumans named Teacher of the Year at USC Aiken as 42 awards totaling $30 000 are presented. The ceremony in the student activities center awarded scholarships to 28 USC Aiken students and 14 high school students from Aiken and surrounding counties with multiple named scholarships and donors.
After four hours of deliberation, a jury found Lynn Bellamy not guilty of reckless homicide in the death of Hollis Tinch, 24, hit near the SOC service station on S.C. 125. Testimony conflicted over speed intoxication and whether Bellamy drank before the crash.
Aiken County Auditor George A Williams explained how to qualify for the Homestead Exemption. Eligible are people 65 or older or those who are blind or permanently disabled. Applications are at the auditor's office and must be filed by May 1. The program auto renews yearly and currently 6000 county residents receive it, with a maximum benefit of 15000 dollars. Williams urged civic groups to spread the word. Curtis Hill introduced Williams. In other business USC Aiken baseball coach Randy Warrick named Kenny Kirkland Player of the Week and updated club members on team activities. The Kiwanis meet Thursdays at the Ramada Inn with Arthur W Buzz Rich as president.
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