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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1990
Page
4
A UC Davis researcher, Allen Dong, designed a hand powered rice huller kit costing under 200 dollars and later under 2.50 as a kit to aid hungry families in developing nations. He eschews patenting, aiming to reduce cost and increase accessibility for the Third World.
An opinion piece questions the Big Ten’s name with Penn State aboard arguing the league should adopt a scalable title like Bigger Ten to reflect growth. It notes past renamings such as Big Nine and discusses concern over future membership and the balance of athletic and academic prestige.
A reader praises New Ellenton Post Office staff led by Postmaster Jack Morris for courtesy and stamp guidance. Another letter raises concern about widespread 10-W40 oil spills from cars and fuels, urging attention to water contamination and urging action.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and concise as edits may shorten content. Send to The Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC.
The piece surveys mercy killing, legal battles, and medical ethics as cases from Gerald Williams to Nancy Cruzan provoke debate. It contrasts patient suffering, family duty, and state limits, highlighting rising vegetative states, dementia, and Alzheimer’s figures while urging clearer death definitions and rules.
A vivid commentary contrasts Westminster’s long history with modern TV coverage. It notes the House of Commons’ tight seating, Thatcher’s dominance, and the shift from tradition to televised scrutiny, praising C-SPAN’s role while reflecting on differing parliamentary practices and costs.
Trouble followed Billy Martin after his death in a one vehicle crash sent shock through baseball. The ex manager who played under Casey Stengel and led the Yankees, Twins, Tigers, Rangers, and Athletics mixed sharp moves with widely publicized off field incidents. He died at 61.
The piece accuses President Bush of breaking the pledge of no new taxes as payroll taxes rise on January 2 affecting workers. It cites a $51,300 salary incurring $820 extra and a $10,000 earner paying $14 more, arguing Reagan-era surpluses masked growing federal debt and urging Moynihan to seek repeal.
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