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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1982
Page
4
The piece criticizes continued military draft registration under President Reagan, arguing it contradicts American values and diverts funds. It cites Senator Hatfield and others decrying the policy while praising volunteer military strength and calls for boosting pay for nuclear specialists to deter Soviets.
The piece argues Reagan appointee William P. Clark Jr. as national security adviser could repair a weaker NSC. It notes Clark is a trusted ally with long ties to Reagan and Weinberger, promising better coordination between State and Defense while acknowledging limited foreign policy experience.
A columnist recalls bold sports predictions and mocks psychic forecasts from 1980 81. Clemson beat Nebraska and North Carolina stayed No 1 in basketball while N C State rose to the top 15 after beating a No 2 team. The piece lists numerous erroneous 1980 predictions and ends with a self deprecating boast.
The excerpt shows the 1982 Aiken newspaper masthead listing publisher Samuel A Cothran, managing editor Scott B Hunter, advertising director A B Crubridge, and staff roles. It notes publication weekdays, address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC, and class postage details with date Tuesday January 19 1982.
Dear Mrs B F C counsels caution and listening to gauge his involvement. It notes many non Christian groups lead to isolation from family and faith and urges discerning inquiry. It suggests exploring the group while avoiding alarm and considering whether it might be a Christian denomination instead.
Washington notes mark 1982 as the year of the endangered bald eagle with a surge of commemorative bills. It covers House and Senate activity, former proposals, and opposition to pointless recognitions, plus the possible MLK Jr. holiday and other awaiting measures.
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