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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1984
Page
4
EPA seeks rapid phase out of leaded gasoline with hearings Aug. 30 31. Officials warn leaded fuel harms children and raises medical costs while urging a total ban by 1995 and a 91 percent reduction by 1986.
A preliminary Britain China agreement pledges to preserve Hong Kong rights after 1997. A mini constitution would govern Hong Kong until 2047 with property and trade rights for residents and firms. A supervisory council would monitor terms while questions remain about Beijing's adherence and future policy shifts.
A Thought For Today cites Waldo Emerson noting a man becomes what he thinks about most daily. The aphorism attributes personal identity to ongoing mental focus and self perception.
The piece critiques Mondale's treatment of Bert Lance as campaign chairman, detailing perceived coldness and snubs from Mondale and staff. It contrasts Mondale's professed compassion with actions against Lance, noting Lance's resignation and the broader party dynamics before the convention.
A Life magazine feature on Henry Lee Lucas and a broader study by the National Institute of Mental Health argues that some madness could be anticipated by brain science. It portrays serial killers as highly intelligent yet normal appearing, with many having brain damage and feeding on pornography. The piece cites FBI estimates of thousands of U.S. serial murders and describes investigators chasing a elusive, deadly “beast.”
Readers debate a proposed maximum security prison in Allendale and its impact on safety and economy. The letter cites investor attraction, crime fears, and community consequences, balanced by praise for Junior Miss program and local support for youth scholarships.
A letter argues against continual redistricting as wasteful and ineffective. It endorses reestablishing one senator per county with boundaries fixed, while granting voting weight proportional to county population to preserve representation and promote clarity. The author notes historical practicality fading with modern computing.
A longtime group in Marion County advocates wildlife protection under the slogan To Put Back More Than We Take. Wildlife Action Inc led by M. Gault Beeson Jr promotes education and conservation through a teacher used essay contest and local projects in Dillon Florence and Marion Counties.
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