This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1981
Page
6
A retired reader laments high power rates from JC and L Power and escalating vehicle insurance costs, arguing seniors on fixed incomes struggle to cover monthly bills. A reply from Dear John notes inflation pressures and suggests cutting expenses or boosting income.
Jesse Taylor of the S C Black Voting Rights Campaign protests Sen Strom Thurmond’s nomination to the South Carolina Hall of Fame. He labels Thurmond hated and despised by one million Black citizens and urges withdrawal. Pryor had not received the letter.
The Green Gardeners held a Christmas luncheon at the Outing Club with hosts Millie Ludlow Lida Sparkman and Bet Girardeau. A gift selected by Jean Simons Susie Corley and Ann Leminick was presented to Lela Ashley as she and her husband prepare to move to Indiana to join their son and daughter.
A 20 year survey by the S C Crop and Livestock Reporting Service shows South Carolina farms halved from about 84 000 in 1960 to 34 000 with 6 3 million acres in cultivation in 1980. The report predicts further loss to 1 000 fewer farms and 200 000 fewer acres by 1982 as farming fades behind industry and tourism.
Clemson official Harlan E McClure says communities can revitalize downtowns without grants. Budget constraints should not halt mowing grass painting storefronts or cleaning graphics as hometown pride fuels progress and catalyzes renewal.
South Carolina chief pyrotechnic safety Neeley warns M80s and illegal products danger to children. He compares powder amounts to small amounts and blasts emphasize risks of severe injury or death from improper fireworks. A separate note disputes a proposed Joint Underwriting Association as discriminatory for high risk motorists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.