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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1984
Page
4
The Hunger Debate centers on a Reagan task force report on food assistance. Critics call its language harsh while supporters defend its nonpartisan stance, arguing hunger exists but is not driven by widespread malnutrition and that decentralizing aid may outperform increased federal spending.
A presidential task force report argues for federal block grants to states to design their own food assistance programs, streamlining applications and boosting benefits for the truly needy. It notes women headed households and the homeless suffer most, and that hunger transcends politics, with understanding as first step to solutions.
Clark Kerr warned that poorly educated students become poor teachers and perpetuate a cycle of declining standards. He faulted presidents for fundraising over curriculum and noted the shift from core humanities to specialized and job oriented courses. Muscatine blamed over specialization and administrators for valuing publishing over teaching. The essay argues for revived core curricula and the liberal arts as essential to democracy and informed citizenry.
Lawmakers are accused of misreading taxpayers wishes by seeking private plane service for trips to the Super Bowl and duck hunting. The piece suggests taxpayers would prefer to fund standard air tickets to any location outside South Carolina instead.
Aiken County clears a major milestone in building a 4.3 million judicial center. The project adds 47 000 square feet to the existing courthouse at Park Avenue, aiming to preserve downtown charm while modernizing facilities. County Council and a citizen advisory committee guided the effort with veteran attorney Julian B Salley Jr noting taxpayers fund the project.
Thought For Today presents a Franklin adage that great talkers often perform little work. It notes Benjamin Franklin, born 1706 and died 1790, as the source of the maxims. The item reflects a moral lesson typical of the period.
Readers discuss keeping Aiken Elementary in the district, defend computer education as a tool, and correct misstatements about Minnie B. Kennedy School heating. Lambda club members donate $500 to replace library books, showcasing community support amid school needs.
The Aiken Standard invites reader letters for publication. Letters must be signed in the writer's handwriting and bear the writer's address. Submissions are subject to editing for style and brevity and should be sent to the newspaper at the listed mailing address.
A NYC commentary surveys theories on Ronald Reagan's rise and image on the eve of a potential run. It weighs dumb luck, acting talent, media manipulation, charisma, astute politics, and cohesive character as explanations for his public appeal and economic record.
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