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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1982
Page
8
The court ruled criminal trials may proceed with fewer than 12 jurors if the defendant consents. John Earl Shuck of Aiken County was convicted of house breaking and petty larceny by an 11-member jury after waiving a full panel when a juror was injured and another was disqualified.
The University of South Carolina proposes eliminating its undergraduate education program to cover a $13 million deficit for 1983-84. Faculty and public educators warn the move could reduce the number of high quality teachers in the state and shift burden to other colleges.
A diabetic retired Marine who helped rescue Anthony Smalls from the Chechessee River will be awarded instead of facing trial. Beaufort County Sheriff Morgan McCutcheon dropped the misdemeanor charge against Joel Martin and apologized, noting bystanders who refused to help. Martin learned of the decision, then of the award, and recalled the chaotic scene as the tide rose.
Bankers Trust promotes an Insured Investment Account with a 16.5 percent introductory yield from December 14 to January 14. The account is FDIC insured up to 100000 dollars, available at 110 offices with a 2500 dollar minimum, and allows unlimited withdrawals and limited special checks. After January 14 the rate varies but remains a high yield money market style rate. Stop by or call for details.
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