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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1988
Page
26
A letter argues the 1987 crash reflected U S pricing in world markets under a perceived socialist shift since 1933. The writer cites salary raises for lawmakers, debates Clark Hill reservoir naming, rising drug costs for seniors in Aiken County, and ponders Derrick's Senate bid while urging fiscal discipline and better leadership.
A reader warns that the Property Tax Reform Act is really a tax increase as it would let counties add a 1 or 2 percent sales tax to fund property tax relief. Sales taxes would not be deductible, no real estate or vehicle owners would benefit, and the writer urges contacting the South Carolina Senate. The note cites political figures and urges action ahead of a potential veto.
Lot and Mrs Bill Cole thank the people of Aiken for love cards flowers and plants given during Bills hospital stay and recovery. They praise doctors at Aiken Emergency University Hospital and others for care and note appreciation for the church and public safety officers who began prayers.
A reader expresses approval for Jim Morris as new general manager of Aiken Cablevision Inc. He notes past service problems but credits Morris and his crew for quickly hooking up and fixing the system. The writer expects improvements under Cooke Cablevision ownership and urges community support.
A 1988 legislative session focus notes that tort reform fails to lower liability insurance and instead shifts unfair burden to victims. Coalition spokespeople argue reforms protect dangerous actors and insurers, not injured parties, highlighting studies that verdicts are not alarmingly high.
A letter from a crime victims advocate defends Judge Rodney Peeples against criticism over his 1986 authorization to act as estate executor. It notes Canons of Judicial Ethics, asserts beneficiaries of the will, and contrasts Peeples with legislators, arguing his Supreme Court election would bring unique experience.
A long analysis traces U.S. abstentions and a rare Security Council majority against Israel, noting Yasser Arafat and PLO gains from the United States stance. It argues the abstentions and votes embolden moderation while inviting greater West Bank Gaza tensions and future U.N. actions.
A columnist weighs 1960s and 1980s echoes to predict the 1990s politics and values. He ponders whether post Vietnam, Watergate era shifts will produce new leaders, or retrenchment toward private careers and public commitment, urging flexible thinking over rigid cycles.
Ashley Cooper notes a shift back to basic dishes in restaurants, citing NYT and Newsweek on hearty, simple food. The column laments the end of nouvelle cuisine and urges recommitting to traditional meals like roast beef, lamb, seafood casseroles, and classic desserts. The piece also touches on political quotes and consumer skepticism about trends.
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