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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1985
Page
4
The editorial lauds the rise in postal rates as fiscal responsibility. It notes the USPS posted three straight operating surpluses, argues costs rise with demand, and credits stamps with enabling world communication, despite shrinking letter writing.
Msgr George Lewis Smith honored with the St John Vianney Award by Bishop Ernest Unterkoefler on the diocese's 20th anniversary as bishop. The award recognizes his extraordinary priestly services mostly at St Mary Help of Christians in Aiken where he served since 1938 and where he remains senior in length of service.
The piece recalls wartime rabbit hutches and the yield of does producing kits, noting rabbits were a cheap protein. It cites health benefits and calories, compares rabbits to chicken, and muses on reframing rabbit as fratch or grummel to boost demand.
The piece argues Reagan officials downplayed V E Day in Europe and V J Day observations to avoid German sensitivities. It urges honoring the 15 million Americans who served in World War II, noting veterans deserve full celebration and Congress should lead the observance at home rather than abroad.
A reader challenges Dr. Graham’s stance on premarital sex. The reply cites Genesis creation, argues sex is for marriage, and warns casual sex harms self and others. It urges facing God, embracing His will, and opening life to Christ for lasting joy.
The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher dominates a joint session with a forceful speech likened to a Falklands victory. She aligns with Reagan on defense and deficits while provoking mixed reactions from protesters outside and lawmakers inside.
The article notes a $200 billion deficit at Reagan's start of his second term, counting about 25 percent of private savings as public debt. It argues the deficit and rising interest costs consume more national income, signaling bigger government footprints despite promises to shrink them.
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