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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1984
Page
2
The United States economy expanded 3.3 percent in 1983, erasing recession losses after a rapid spring and summer rally. Government data from the Commerce Department show the gain followed a downturn in 1982 and a weak 1961 rebound, driven by a surge in final sales and a boom in consumer spending with sharp business investment recovery.
Donnie Ray Fuller of Anderson pleaded guilty to two counts of felony DUI for the Nov 27 traffic death of Deborah Clary and injury to her 7-year-old son Brandon. In Greenville, Ervin Cox received the maximum 15 years and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to felony DUI for the Sept 24 death of John Story.
After a bitter three day summit in Casablanca the 45 nation Islamic Conference Organization invited Egypt to resume membership without conditions. The leaders closed the meeting with a brief statement inviting Egypt to rejoin and noting the decision to do so.
In Columbia AP reports an amendment seeking ground rules for when legislators can request SLED transport failed in the South Carolina House. Rep. John Bradley cited speeding SLED cars, while Rep. Francis Archibald proposed barring SLED transport for legislators entirely.
The South Carolina House trimmed proposed judicial pay raises from the 1964-85 appropriations bill, slashing over 296000 in hikes. The plan would raise most judges by 1000 to 4000, while the Supreme Court chief justice would stay at 71252. Critics argued high salaries while state education lags.
Howard K. Smith narrates a documentary on New Jersey identity shown to 200 guests in Trenton. Kevin H. White, former mayor and Massachusetts secretary of state, will teach communications at Boston University starting September and help develop a political communication center.
A Arctic cold front plunged U S temperatures below freezing from the northern Rockies to the Northeast with New Orleans near freezing and Florida in the 40s and 50s. At least 18 deaths tied to icy roads since Tuesday as Chicago and Minneapolis logged subzero readings and the South faced unusual cold.
In Columbia AP reports several senators protest college sophomore tests for teaching track. They call regulations too lenient and block a Senate vote to return the rules to committee as educators push for stronger standards.
To subscribe and place ads contact Aiken Standard at 648 2311 or 649 1555. News ideas and display ads also route to 648 2311. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
A compiled contact sheet lists emergency numbers for Aiken County including Aiken County Sheriff 48-6811, Aiken Police 49-4121, Aiken Fire 49-2511, Emergency Medical Services 648-6811, Crisis Line 648-9900, Poison Control 648-7000, and regional units such as Graniteville Police 663-3159, New Ellenton Fire 652-2222, Wagener Fire 564-5555, Salley Police 258-3449, and South Carolina Highway Patrol 648-1346, with several health and hospital lines.
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