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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1981
Page
1
A South Aiken High School parent warns video games foster addiction and money loss as her 14 year old son becomes preoccupied, selling cans to fund play. Others defend gaming as an individual sport with wide appeal and modest costs, while shop workers note late night play.
Aiken County Council votes to trim the 8 million dollar operating budget by about 160 000 due to a 2.19 percent reduction in state shared revenue. The Budget and Control Board asked all agencies to cut 2.19 percent as funds are held in escrow. Reapportionment of eight single member districts is approved with changes focused on districts 7 and 8.
A compact collection page highlights local features across classifieds obituaries and community notes. Highlights include obituaries and senior features alongside the sports and weather briefs.
Aiken County School District cabinets explore budget cuts after a 2.19 percent state funding reduction. The plan includes a possible four-day week to save on transportation and utilities. Dr. James I. Green warns the task is dismal as agencies reduce spending to avoid a 40 million dollar red ink pool.
U S automakers begin December at a 22 year slow pace with overall sales down 27.5 percent from last year. Ford led declines with a 37.7 percent drop in the first ten days of December followed by General Motors down 26.4 percent Chrysler 14.6 percent Volkswagen 16.1 percent and American Motors about 27.5 percent. High prices and rising rates cited as causes. a major bank increased its prime lending rate.
In North Augusta a local man ponders a link between legislation and the antique car carrying Rep. Tom Huff in Sunday's parade. Randy Davidson muses on aging with a quirky likening of people to steak while improvising commentary on public events.
Charity drives aim to stave off empty stockings in Aiken County. Valley Empty Stocking Fund accepts donations at Box 354 Clearwater Box 517 Langley 29834 and Box 391 Graniteville 29829. Jaycee Shopping Tour funds go to Box 707 Aiken 29801. Salvation Army aid also offered.
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