Milestone County Administrator Marks 3rd Year of Service
Scott Barnes marked three years as Aiken County administrator on November 1 and reviewed 1984 gains. The county held the 42.5 millage rate, boosted revenue with delinquent tax collections, and computerized finances. Development standards, a capital improvements program, and new emergency facilities were highlighted alongside public private funding for growth.
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Scott Barnes
Aiken
Barnes
North Augusta
Aiken County
Langley
North Augusta-Belvedere
Mattie C. Hall
Wise Hollow
Kalmia Hill
Edisto Avenue
Graniteville
Railroad Avenue
Lawson Road
Crestland Subdivision
Fairgrounds
Langley Ems
United Merchants and Manufacturers
County School Board
County Development Board
County Council
Zaccaro and Caesar's Wife Indicted in Real Estate Fraud Case
The indictment of John Zaccaro, husband of Geraldine Ferraro, ties to a $15.5 million real estate loan. He pleaded guilty after prosecutors limited charges, prompting renewed scrutiny of press coverage and the shared responsibility of spouses in political life.
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John Zaccaro
Geraldine Ferraro
Ferraro
Caesar
Truth is such a rare thing delightful to tell
Thought for Today quotes Emily Dickinson praising truth as a rare delight to share. The saying reflects Dickinson’s view that honesty stands out in a world of easy illusion.
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Emily Dickinson
Reagan era politics and salary debates in Washington
Ashley Sees It contends the Star Wars bargaining chip label is overblown while proposing other swaps like Stockman to baseball commissioner and Ueberroth to budget director. It critiques press bias toward Reagan and notes the pound slump to about 1.10 dollars, plus a Columbia study urging legislators’ pay and postal rate increases.
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Washington
Donald Regan
James Baker
David Stockman
Peter Ueberroth
Caspar Weinberger
Chrysler
Lee Iacocca
Defense
Valley Empty Stocking Fund volunteers thanked
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund reports a successful 1984 with contributions of 15877.28 that aided 786 people. Gratitude goes to volunteers, the Aiken Standard, American Legion posts, churches, schools, and individuals for a bright Christmas.
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American Legion
Plea to Free Iran's Jailed Baha'is
The text notes the release of two Bahai cousins in Iran amid reports of torture and trumped up charges of heresy for abandoning Islam. It cites international condemnation by the United States and other nations and quotes State Department spokesman John Hughes on nine more Bahais dying in prison and ongoing death sentences. It references Universal Declaration of Human Rights and President Reagan's Human Rights Day remarks urging Iran to honor Article 18.
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Iran
U.S
Canada
Australia
England
State Department
John Hughes
Khomeiini
Tehran
Tabriz
United Nations
Reagan
Reading the Bible for personal understanding
Dear P O. God wants you to understand His Word and be changed by its truth. You can learn from teachers, but reading for yourself is encouraged. The Holy Spirit will aid your reading as you study scripture and seek guidance.
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DR. Graham
P.O
Park Commission Praises Kalmia Plaza Redevelopment
Aiken Park Commission commends Edens and Avant for landscaping along Richland Avenue creating a green strip and improving Kalmia Plaza and traffic islands. They thank landscape architect Henry Chasin and urge continued city landscape efforts amid public notice by Brigham D Poore.
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The
Park Commission
City of
Aiken
Kalmia Plaza
Edens and
Avant
Columbia
South Carolina
Edens
Richland Avenue
Park Commisssion
Henry Chasin
New Rules For County Jail Long Overdue
A letter urges overdue jail reforms including inmate television access with conflict risks, extended visitation for family and friends, and broader food restrictions to cover all county staff at the complex and courthouse. The writer supports improvements and questions practical implementation.
Letters to the Editor guidelines for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer’s return address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Typed copies preferred and legible. All letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
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Ashley
Ronald Reagan
Washington Press Corps
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Ford
Johnson
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Camp David
California
Baker
White House
Nancy
London
Geneva
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Mary Etta
du Pont
DuPont
Savannah River
Derrick
Thurmond
DR. Janata
Sri Lanka
Interpol
Billy Graham
Brigham D. Poore
Collier Street
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