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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1986
Page
4
A Bamberg County fire killed eight children aged 2 to 11 while parents socialized away from home. Three adults were jailed and allowed to attend the funeral with police escort. The editorial questions excessive punishment for unintentional neglect and urges counseling over harsher penalties.
Eddie Buck resigns after 11 seasons at Aiken High and 22 years coaching. He previously led the team to a 1977 conference crown and a 10-0 1978 regular season before playoff loss, and authored notable players like William The Fridge Perry.
The piece notes a trend toward distinctive styling amid wind tunnel driven efficiency, highlighting GM's divided design teams, a fall in market share from 45 to 42.8 percent, and new design head Charles Jordan. It cites reworkings by Corporate Coachworks in Springfield and promises of future models with more individuality such as the Cadillac Allante, Corsica, and Beretta.
A columnist argues Grinches monetize Christmas through ads and mailings while federal cuts strain both public and private aid. Nonprofit groups face tighter budgets, relying on donations to keep core services for the poor, and readers are urged to give wisely to ensure true Christmas joy.
A Knight Ridder column argues seat belt laws save lives and curb injuries. It notes Massachusetts and Nebraska repealed belts while nationwide data show a 7 percent drop in front seat fatalities where belts are required. The writer shares personal experiences and cautions that Big Brother concerns pale beside safer roads and fewer hospital bills.
A humorous reminiscence on endless packaging barriers. The writer and wife battle toothbrush packaging and other goods sealed with a notional transparent steel, joking that American packaging aims to prevent opening anything. The piece lampoons consumer gadgets, books, batteries, cereal boxes, and mail enclosures with wry anecdotes.
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