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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1983
Page
4
City of Aiken observes Roland H Windham Day as City Manager Windham marks two decades of harmony and achievement in public service. Mayor H Odell Weeks praises his accessibility dedication and leadership while noting he was recruited rather than applying for the post.
A Government Printing Office report praised Senator Strom Thurmond for leading the Senate Judiciary Committee. It notes the committee handles 28 percent of Senate legislation, despite a smaller budget and staff, and cites reforms in immigration criminal law and the federal insanity defense as key issues under his chairmanship.
Elizabeth Dole forces the resignation of Highway Safety Chief Raymond Peck effective May 21 amid clashes with General Motors over a safety test and media contacts. Peck championed seat belt promotion and drunk driving crackdown, while critics allege arbitrary rulemaking on airbags and belts. The move could rekindle air bag policy debates.
Dispute over Moscow breaching SALT weakens the case for a nuclear freeze. McClure and other conservatives present evidence of Soviet missile tests and ICBM stockpiles, arguing the Soviets cheat and thus render a freeze dangerous and self defeating. The president’s cautious stance fuels a détente crowd while highlighting verification difficulties and a public accusation dilemma.
The text argues that tax relief from 1981 has largely been erased by recent tax increases and that Congress plans to tax an additional 268 billion over five years. It critiques Congress as irresponsible, notes a promised July 1981 10 percent tax cut, and contrasts Republican leadership with Democratic pressure. Senator Pete Domenici is cited.
The American Diabetes Association expresses gratitude to merchants donors and City of Aiken for the Trash and Treasure Sale at Municipal Auditorium despite rain. Proceeds benefit diabetes research and education with hopes for a cure.
Mr Payne argues the 18 unit high school requirement in South Carolina should fund a modern, diverse curriculum beyond the 11 required core credits. He warns against sticking to Model T era methods as he stresses the need to prepare students for a tech driven future and national competitiveness.
The writer recalls May Day origins in Rome and England with flowers and maypoles. In hometown tradition, May baskets were hung on doors with no names and shouted May Basket. They fear modern life is too plastic and hope old customs return.
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