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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1985
Page
4
The page lists staff titles including Advertising Director A B Cubbedge Retail Ad Manager Charles Grice Classified Ad Manager Sharye Whisenant Brown Production Director Sue S a Bookkeeping Jill Eddins indicating editorial and business operations staff names and positions.
The letter argues that SRP hiring differs from textile work with higher wage scales and training needs. It warns Derrick risks raising false hopes and claims DOE should not become another WPA. The plant is defense oriented and any priority would invite demands from others long out of work.
Forty five South Carolina House members senators and staff will travel to Seattle for a five day National Conference of State Legislatures meeting at an estimated cost of about 81000 dollars. The editorial questions the use of public funds for the trip calling it a potential junket and urges a Columbia workshop instead.
A Justice Department study of 157000 inmates in 29 states and the DC finds that nearly half of murderers released in 1982 served less than six years, with a median time of 16 months for all inmates. California fared better but still shows short release times and many violent offenders released early. The analysis notes high repeat offender rates and urges longer sentences and end of good behavior credits to curb revolving doors.
Ashley Cooper reflects on polite exit times from dinner and cocktail parties, citing McCall's guidance and Mrs Audrey Winston. She quotes two authorities on when to depart and how spouses may signal the moment, then adds personal quips and reader letters about Southern manners and transplanted Northerners.
A historic newspaper feature presents a reflective thought from Oliver Goldsmith praising old friends, times, manners, books, and wines. The quote highlights nostalgia and reverence for the past attributed to the 18th century writer.
Washington observers note a shift in the Democratic Party after the 1984 setback. New National Chairman Paul Kirk pushes reforms to reduce internal friction and emphasize electable candidates. Analysts see incremental image changes and stronger state local alignment as steps toward a credible 1988 run.
The Aiken Standard outlines that letters must be signed and include the writer's address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Typewritten letters are preferred though handwritten ones are accepted if legible. All letters may be edited for space and clarity and may cover any subject.
A letter argues a constitutional requirement to forfeit office when an elected official abstains from voting. The writer denounces abstaining on a county budget as an abomination and says politicians must stand up and be counted at all levels of government.
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