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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1982
Page
4
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation schedules a March 4 hearing at Midland Valley High School to hear public views on whether the School Board should have the power to levy taxes for public schools. The editorial urges broad discussion beyond tax authority and stresses voter representation.
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers reach an extraordinary contract ending marathon bargaining. The pact freezes basic wages for 31 months and defers cost of living increases, while Ford promises job security and senior income guarantees. Analysts note potential impact on competition with Japanese imports and hint GM negotiations may follow.
In a defense of tax policy the speaker argues federal relief under Reaganomics is offset by rising state and local taxes in Chicago. He cites a four person family facing 24 percent federal plus 6.65 percent Social Security and 2.5 percent state income tax, plus property, utility, vehicle, sales and various local taxes and fees. He warns Chicago and suburban taxpayers face further large increases and criticizes city festivals as costly supports for the poor.
The piece traces mercenaries across history from Pharaoh Ramses II to the French Foreign Legion and modern groups. It notes the enduring yet evolving market for paid fighters, with figures like Colonel Bob Denard and elite units shaping today’s mercenary landscape.
A column recalls past vows of firing teachers for perceived improprieties while critiquing modern debates on reputation, gender norms, and ERA politics. It cites a Charleston teacher’s drug arrest, discusses media satire, and notes anecdotes from Lebanon and Aiken, highlighting changing standards.
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