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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1979
Page
4
The article notes Congress salaries climbed from 42 500 to 60 663 dollars a year while total operating costs exceed 1 billion annually. Senators may allocate up to 1 million for staff payroll and House members receive about 288 156 dollars for up to 18 employees.
The item lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor and A B Cubbedge as advertising director indicating the paper leadership.
The piece outlines high travel allowances for Congress averaging 143000 for senators and 75000 for representatives, a 17.5 million annual 16 plane government airline, private chefs for Cabinet members, subsidized press facilities, and broad perks across the executive and judiciary. It argues for budget trimming though notes submarines endure cuts.
The Supreme Court dismisses a challenge by Sen. Barry Goldwater and 23 Congress members to President Carter's termination of the Taiwan Mutual Defense Treaty. Justice Rehnquist cites a political question. Justice Powell seeks ripe review, warning a larger constitutional issue may face the court someday. The decision defers constitutional questions and eases tensions with China.
A columnist compares Canada’s brief Joe Clark tenure to Thatcher and Eisenhower, arguing tax increases followed promises of budget balance hurt governing credibility. The piece warns that tax policy and savings incentives affect inflation and growth, urging fiscal discipline and caution in political choices.
The essay cites a 1975 Midwest Research Institute survey rating cities by quality of life with Charleston listed among the worst in the over 200 thousand to 500 thousand population bracket. It also notes other lists including top cities and odd items on fears and celebrity poses.
Kirby Ashe of Belvedere lauds Mr Yarbrough as an honest officer following the Aiken County Grand Jury findings and calls for public support. John Henry Miles of 158 Kershaw Street NE complains service stations misstate total gasoline prices by showing only half the charge, urging pumps be adjusted to reflect full sales prices.
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