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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1979
Page
4
The record lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor A B Cubbedge as advertising director and Charles O Grice as classified advertising manager from the era.
President Carter seeks to reset federal wages to local costs, saving about $3 billion annually. | Opposition from federal labor unions, Congress, and AFGE looms large though supporters include Common Cause, U S Chamber of Commerce, and Council of State Governments.
The United States faces a Florida farmers complaint that Mexican tomatoes are dumped between October and March. Anti-dumping laws may bar imports priced below production costs, with broader stakes for trade policy, Mexican jobs, and illegal immigration tied to Mexican unemployment. the essay argues for allowing Mexican tomatoes to ease costs and curb border issues.
The writer argues Teddy Kennedy would be a formidable candidate after a public clash with President Carter. He notes Kennedy’s calm response and rising public attention as Billy Martin's publicity boosts the Yankees. The piece also jokes about politicians and environmental regulation impacting auto makers and critiques the Polish joke shift to American humor.
The piece notes the emotional toll of refugees crossing borders and cites AP reporter Peter Arnett. It highlights that the United States hosts about 734,000 displaced people, far more than any other nation, with billions spent on relief compared with national totals. It argues the U.N. favors repatriation, while many refugees seek entry to the United States.
A congressman reads a 150 page Office of Technology Assessment report on The Effects of Nuclear Wars. The piece describes a Soviet attack scenario on a southern city, its immediate and long term damage, and the uncertainties in predicting outcomes for policy debates like SALT. The article notes the potential for further attacks and the challenge of rebuilding societies after nuclear conflict.
A critical overview argues that food stamps have grown from a $350 million start to about $11 billion and now pervade Puerto Rico where over half of 3.2 million residents use them. It cites welfare state mentality, erosion of work ethic, abuses, and widespread use including in small towns, with examples from business leaders and investigators.
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