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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1985
Page
6
The Aiken Standard editorial defends zoning aims while acknowledging reader backlash and warns that county wide zoning may be unlikely. It urges County Council to enact a suburban zoning plan to protect residents from unwanted developments and preserve scenic areas.
A report reveals 100 U S senators spent 11 million on government paid mail in three months ratepayers funding junk flyers. California’s Alan Cranston led with 1.63 million priced at six cents per constituent and criticism grows as lawmakers push to disclose costs.
Paul Harvey notes legal gambling in 22 states and in Nevada and New Jersey while illegal betting grows to 147 billion dollars. He cites FBI Director Hoover on crook-led gambling, discusses tax gaps, college athletics impact, and 12 million compulsive gamblers amid televised betting numbers.
An American Navy employee Jonathan Pollard is charged with spying for Israel. American Jewish leaders and the Israeli government condemn the affair as embarrassing and amateurish while arguing national security and sovereign duties justify espionage actions. The piece argues measured responses over moral indignation and notes US Israel intelligence sensitivities and past agreements.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer's handwritten signature and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible preferably typed and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
A three judge panel acquits Gen. Fabian Ver and 25 others of murder in the Aquino case. The ruling preserves Ver as armed forces chief, likely disappointing the United States seeking military reform. Aquino was killed at Manila airport on August 21 1983. Rolando Galman was then killed by a military escort.
Texas oil giant Texaco faces a $10.53 billion Pennzoil restitution verdict after a Getty oil merger dispute. CBS struggles from a Turner bid battle, while airlines and Manville show bankruptcy tactics. Analysts warn merger fever could harm companies if the economy declines.
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