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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1980
Page
4
Aiken Miss Gina Clerc dies after her raft is struck by a speedboat near Clark Hill shore. The incident follows eight drownings at Clark Hill this year, prompting calls for stricter water safety as boats crowd peak season.
Fred Christensen chairman praises the Aiken County Council for balancing the budget without tax increases amid rising costs. He notes the achievement is not easy and offers congratulations and appreciation while acknowledging limited public celebration and voter skepticism.
The Liberal Democratic Party won a solid victory in Japan with Masayoshi Ohira's death 10 days before the vote. Observers note a sympathy vote and a 31 seat gain, yet factionalism within the party remains and a new leader must be chosen before July 21.
The 5-4 Supreme Court decision denies a constitutional right to government funded abortion while leaving room for Congress and states to fund such procedures voluntarily. The piece argues the ruling is good law but not wise or humane policy, noting the burden on the poor and the role of public funding, with calls for private support and varied state reactions.
A humorous column explores starting classical music listening via cassette tapes and recordings. The author, a self-described nonmusician, seeks an approachable path from easy tunes to major works, planning to build knowledge with curated cassette lists and guidance from a music critic friend.
Billy Graham answers a ten year old reader asking how to know if Jesus is in their heart. He explains belief, repentance, and inviting Christ through prayer as the path to salvation and divine fellowship now and forever.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer's mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. There is no subject limit but a 200 word guideline.
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