12 Feb 1981
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1981
Page
1
Washington sources say the Reagan administration now expects inflation just over 8 percent in 1982 with little unemployment change over two years. A possible technical recession this year is admitted along with 1 to 2 percent growth in 1982 and 5 percent or more growth and about 6.25 percent inflation in 1983.
A 23 year old Las Vegas busboy, Philip Bruce Cline, was booked on eight counts of murder after telling police he turned in the alarm for the Hilton fire. Detectives cited inconsistent statements about his role in the blaze, which killed eight and injured 198, with hospital totals revised upward earlier.
Aiken welcomed Col Maurice Williams to the police force on Monday night. Carrol Busbee pinned a badge celebrating Williams birthday and granted him jurisdiction over city playgrounds. Busbee joked about a whistle for calls for help.
Aiken County daily section previews classifieds, comics, community calendar, Dear Abby, Erma Bombeck, TV listings, obituaries, sports, weather and editorial features.
Two boys Keith and Antonio Toole aged eight and nine died when a mobile home was blown off its foundation during a Windsor Perry area windstorm. Witnesses say the trailer caught fire as a bolt of lightning struck it in the air. Eight homes were destroyed and damage exceeds 100000 dollars as power services were restored.
Former Rep. John W. Jenrette says he and wife Rita once made love on the Capitol steps during a late night House session. He spoke as Abscam proceedings continued with divorce papers served and a May court date set.
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