16 Dec 1982
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1982
Page
1
The article argues shoplifting is a crime regardless of motive and highlights that theft raises consumer costs. It notes penalties apply uniformly and asks what happens to someone who steals under $200 in Aiken.
Aiken Public Safety outlines shoplifting penalties from fines to jail time, escalating with repeat offenses. Leonard Browder of Aiken Drug Company and Sgt William D Keel condemn the crime, while Roger Martin notes rising theft and burglary rates with about 10 cases monthly for the past three months.
The husband of Linda Bradberry reports several threatening calls over the last year to the Aiken County Sheriff's Department. One call occurred after Bradberry was found murdered in her car on New Holland Road. Deputies guard Bradberry's widower Porky and their 13 year old son Keith as authorities investigate.
The 1983 budget passed Monday night rises by 18,200 over 1982 and is funded mainly by higher property taxes with no millage change. Revenue gains include business licenses and police fines, while several categories drop, and fire protection fees are funded by taxes instead of charges. City hall spending climbs especially for clerical salaries and a new flatbed driver.
A senior club member recalls being a twin, with a mother’s photo from age two. A local wag jokes the alphabet has 24 letters after ET went home, while Betty Spaulding notes hope must precede a hope chest.
A roundup of daily local items includes listings, classifieds, community calendar events, and obituaries. Features from Dear Abby and Erma Bombeck add household guidance and humor while the sports and weather sections summarize games and forecasts for readers.
Letters pour in from Aiken County families seeking help for children aged 5 to 11 as Jaycees plan a Saturday gift event in Aiken. Donations support clothing, gifts, and party activities, with Salvation Army and Valley Empty Stocking Fund also providing food, toys, and certificates to families within the valley area.
USC Board of Trustees moves to phase out the undergraduate teacher education program at USC Columbia over 18 months saving about 400000 annually as part of a 3 million dollar budget cut. USC Aiken may absorb rising demand with a five year or four year route to certification.
Announcements urge personnel managers to hire from available local workers in Aiken County. The notice highlights many well qualified potential employees and points readers to the Classified Pages for openings and opportunities.
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