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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1981
Page
1
The revised administration forecast warns of a 1982 deficit around 109 billion with a 162 billion shortfall by 1984 if spending cuts are not enacted. It expects 8.4 percent unemployment through 1982 and strong 83–84 growth above 5 percent, easing inflation to sub 5 percent by 1984.
Greg Ivey finds a box at a furniture auction containing scrapbooks and notes about George C Hazelton. The items point to Hazelton's forgotten works including The Cracksman, with a path leading to his era and legacy in American theater.
The Laurens Street Philosopher jokes that alimony is the high cost of leaving while Rev. W. James Rivers preaches a sermon before realizing the microphone head is missing. He quips a procrastinator is a man with a wait problem.
In Aiken County General Sessions Court, Benjamin A Hall 33 is tried on a criminal sexual conduct charge. A 14 year old victim identified him, describing a June 22 car ride with a knife, forced acts, and threats. She recalled red gym shorts, sunglasses, and a tattoo. Hall faces additional charges in Lexington and Richland counties.
The Aiken County Council schedules two special work sessions to discuss reapportionment and tax deadlines. Gil Trapp will present errors in a state supplied reapportionment map as the council considers a two readings ordinance under the 1980 census. A special session is set for Thursday at 5 p.m. to approve an emergency tax deadline ordinance for merchant personal property tax bills.
The Salvation Army appeals for donations to aid families in Aiken with mail and office drop offs listed. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund and Jaycee Shopping Tour also seek contributions with box addresses in Langley Graniteville and Aiken. A shopping tour for underprivileged children is planned at Wal Mart on December 19.
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