Social Security Plan Draws Fire in Bipartisan Talks
Washington AP reports a $169 billion reform package faces broad opposition from retiree and worker groups while gaining reluctant backing from President Reagan and House Speaker O'Neill. The plan speeds up payroll tax increases, taxes some benefits, delays COLA, and expands coverage to new federal workers. It aims to keep Social Security solvent for decades despite criticism and political risk.
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Washington
Reagan
House
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
Congress
Fire damages Eustis Park Elementary School
A morning fire at the vacant Eustis Park Elementary School on Vaucluse Road caused minor smoke damage to a classroom. Inspector Pete Frommer of the Aiken Department of Public Safety said the cause is under investigation. Four engines and 18 firefighters responded, with the blaze starting in a classroom area.
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Eustis Park
Vaucluse Road
Pete Frommer
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Frommer
North Augusta weighs annexing 230 acres and more
North Augusta City Council will hold final readings on two annexation ordinances totaling about 229 acres between Pisgah and Five Notch Roads and east of U.S. 25. They will also set April 26 for the General Election with nominating petitions due March 1 and certification by March 10.
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North Augusta
City Hall
Buena Vista Avenue
Pisgah Road
Five Notch Road
U.S. 25
Sidereal Avenue
Austin E. Graybill
East Buena Vista Avenue
Brookside Avenue
East Pine Grove Avenue
Bumper sticker sales and a standout player at Aiken High
Jeff Hooper, a 6-3, 180 pound sophomore, was highlighted as Aiken County's Defensive Player of the Year during Fridays basketball game at Aiken High where bumper stickers were sold, emphasizing his popularity and performance.
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Aiken High
Jeff Hooper
Aiken County
80 Year-Old Fund Raiser Retires From Retirement
Florence Hawkins an 80 year old fundraiser leaves for Washington DC after 18 years in Aiken. Mayor Weeks and City Manager Windham honor her with a plaque at a party. Her behind the scenes work supported Hall of Fame Hopelands Hospital and charity drives.
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Florence Hawkins
Aiken
Washington, D.C
Phil Jones
Arkenites
New York
Odell Weeks
Roland Windham
Hopelands
Eleanor Lambert
Aiken Hospital
Salvation Army
Alston Wilkes
Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Attack On Hiring Quotas Urged By Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation calls for a government shift from crime to civil rights, urging a Supreme Court challenge to court ordered quotas for women and minorities. It proposes redefining discrimination and loosening bar exam barriers while tightening Voting Rights Act enforcement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
The
Heritage Foundation
Reagan
White House
Justice Department
Associated Press
Heritage
Richard Holwill
Immigration
Reagan Administration
Foundation
Citizens to hear paving priorities at Aiken Council meeting
Aiken County Council will meet at 7 in the council chambers to discuss road paving and resurfacing priorities for eight districts. Delegation chairman Sen. Thomas L. Moore urged a Jan. 15 list, with a Jan. 20 deadline for finalization, amid a debate over funds and a public hearing.
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Aiken County
Richland Ave
Thomas L. Moore
D-Aiken
Carrol H. Warner
Alvin Bryan
Showdown Brews On Property Tax Relief in Georgia Legislature
In Columbia AP reports a House Ways and Means clash over property tax relief bills. Mangum proposes a 1 cent sales tax increase with a 50 percent home stead exemption up to 40 000, Campbell seeks 5.5 cent sales tax with food exemption and same homestead relief. Campbell's plan nets 108 million in new revenue with 88 million to counties. Mangum's would yield 174 million with 83 million for relief and 44 million to treasury. Lawmakers weigh relief amid Act 208 reassessment fallout and 1982 revenue strains.
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Columbia
Bob McLellan
D-Oconee
House
Ways and Means
Tom Mangum
Lancaster
Bill Campbell
D-Richland
Mangum
State Tax Commission
McLellan
Ways and Means Committee
Campbell
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Alan Greenspan
Commission
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
N.A. Nears Annexation
Abby Erma Bombeck
Lady Bug
State Highway Department
Bryan
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