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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1978
Page
4
The article argues U S supplied paraquat is used by Mexico to treat marijuana fields, causing lung damage and death risks. It notes California cases from smoking tainted marijuana and praises an added taste bittering agent to identify poisoned weed, viewing cutoffs as harmful to Mexico and U S interests.
The federal minimum wage at 2.65 dollars an hour hinders teen employment. House Democrats Paul Simon and Robert Cornell propose a six month 85 percent wage for workers 18 or younger, then full minimum wage. The plan aims to spur teen hiring and fix gaps from last year's failed minimum bill provision.
A columnist argues a growing middle class tax revolt could swing November elections. It blames high income taxes, complex forms, and IRS overreach for anger toward Democrats and government spending, warning that fair treatment for all is demanded before November.
Discussion of Moynihan Packwood private school tuition tax credits cites 7.7 million children in private schools and argues for 50 percent credits up to 500 dollars per student. Critics fear cost and legality while supporters claim increased freedom of choice and reduced public system strain.
A century bronze voice piece features Pat Buchanan and Bill Safire as former presidential writers with a hypothetical bid for a columnist role. The extract mocks double-talk on defense policy including B-1 scrapping, missile debates, and neutron bombs, then shifts to reader letters and a note on a teacher’s contract appeal with names and places in South Carolina.
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