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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1980
Page
4
A non-resident violators compact will spare out of state drivers from jail for minor traffic violations if they cannot post bond. South Carolinians abroad may gain the same courtesy. The pact becomes effective January 1, 1981, amid debate over reform and civil rights concerns citing Magna Carta as guidance.
Detroit automakers unveil a wave of subcompact models with front wheel drive four cylinder engines and lighter weight aimed at boosting mileage. Ford introduces Escort and Lynx followed by EXP and LN-7 while GM markets Corsa Cavalier and Chrysler offers Aries and Reliant as AMC adds Eaglet and Spirit engines.
The piece argues that patenting gene-splicing and microbes follows historical fears of new tech. It predicts in ten years lab made proteins will aid medicine and industry, while noting cautious voices surround biotechnology and nuclear power. General Electric patents a microbe for oil cleanup.
A column by Ashley Cooper weighs abortion rights against government funding and moral questions. It contrasts liberal views on reproductive rights with calls for federal support for abortion and ponders death by self harm, urging caution and highlighting religious and constitutional references.
The Bible teaches no distinction between accepting Christ as Savior and Lord. Believers turn to Jesus in faith, accepting Him as Savior who saves from sin and as Lord who governs daily life. The two truths reflect different aspects of His person and work.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with a visible mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Handwritten letters acceptable, legibility preferred, with edits and condensing possible for space. Submissions should stay near 200 words.
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