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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1980
Page
4
Gov. Dick Riley urges tighter spending controls and tax limits in a four year term State of the State address. He backs a two thirds General Assembly vote to raise taxes and promotes an anti nuclear waste oversight stance while seeking a possible second term.
The article reviews South Carolina reapportionment history from the one county one senator to population based House seats. It predicts Supreme Court action toward single member districts to aid minority representation and argues for county unit representation to restore voter knowledge of their senators.
A critique of attacks on industry during campaigns notes safe havens like the Institute of Toxicology at Research Triangle Park built by chemical companies and the CHEMTREC emergency center. It cites a Rock Island train spill and argues government suspicion harms U.S. industry while industry-run safety efforts defend against crises.
The writer laments Butler Derrick’s stance on the Obey-Railsback amendment and praises Campbell Jr., Mendel Davis, and Holland for opposing union power. The letter argues PAC limits would boost union bosses and cites religious education as essential to public schooling. Bennie Pate, North Augusta, signs the piece.
A columnist critiques the New York Times report that the male sweat chemical alpha androstenol may attract women and become a future after shave. He warns of reducing love to chemistry, notes deodorant industry stakes, and jokes about Newton and modern science.
A humorous meditation on inflation and thrift. The author jokes that old proverbs fail under modern high interest and rising prices, cites personal anecdotes about investments and jewelry, and ends urging readers to write their own proverbs and enjoy life.
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