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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1983
Page
13
President Reagan marked the halfway point of his first term amid an economic slump as unemployment reaches its highest level in 42 years. He pledged that America will endure the painful adjustment and mobilize every resource to lift the economy and create jobs for the ten million unemployed.
Interior Secretary James Watt says his comments on Indian reservations were misinterpreted and he does not seek to abolish reservations. Governor Anaya calls for his firing, while an Indian leader brands Watt's statements a grave threat to native culture, citing smallpox. Watt made the remark on a Satellite Program Network interview.
Blood banks across the country reject the National Hemophilia Foundation’s guidance to screen male donors for homosexuality and bar gay men from donating. Dr. Herbert Perkins of Irwin Memorial Bloodbank in San Francisco rejects any broad ban, noting about 15 percent of local residents are homosexual. The foundation urged suspending donations in areas with high gay populations.
In Saginaw Michigan a man serving 27 years for killing his wife and for raping and stabbing another woman seeks workers compensation from General Motors. He would receive $50 000 and $74 weekly for life if GM loses the court appeal. His attorney argues the illness from GM foundry work warrants compensation despite the conviction.
President Reagan signals a long range budget path to reduce red ink to below 100 billion by 1988, aligning with a pledged balanced budget by the decade's end. Meese says a series of measures will be proposed in the State of the Union to reach this goal. Treasury chief Regan declines details citing ongoing decisions.
Washington AP Reagan aides explore a broad income tax overhaul that would tax personal consumption while exempting savings and investments. Officials cite a possible consumption tax or flat-rate scheme, with ideas like tax deferred accounts for college costs and a value added tax option discussed by Connally.
Washington officials say President Reagan will launch a two pronged effort to strengthen public diplomacy and explain arms control plans to Europe. An interagency committee led by William P. Clark will coordinate information policy with White House, State, Defense, AID, and USIA. Peter Dailey will head a second panel to brief European allies on Reagan's nuclear policy.
Washington AP reports a panel final report backing payroll tax increases and benefit levies while proposing a gradual rise in the retirement age to 66 by 2015. Critics including Sen. Armstrong warn of nationwide outrage and call for alternative funding.
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