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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1982
Page
7
South Carolina peach production is projected at 170 million pounds for this year, 60 percent below last year’s 430 million, with about 120 million pounds packed and shipped. Late freezes damaged most orchards in Piedmont and northeast areas, while coastal shipments exceed the 1981 crop.
Gov. Dick Riley must decide by Tuesday which sections of the 2.1 billion spending measure to veto as a potential 52 million shortfall looms. State officials fear public school funding or employee pay raises may be at risk with the budget slated to take effect July 1.
Former South Carolina state senator Tom Turnipseed gained backing from state Rep. Mike Daniel and others as he pursues the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Endorsements came after three rivals exited the June 8 primary race.
State Tax Commissioner Robert Wasson told Columbia that his bid for lieutenant governor showed a broad loss of confidence in government. He blamed the General Assembly for inflation and failure to address reality over the past two decades.
COLUMBIA AP President Gibson says Reagan policies spur black registration. He notes many black candidates had a decent primary day, linking increased registration to concerns over funding and services for the poor and the broader political participation.
Congress will try to bridge the gap between House and Senate 1983 budget plans begin budget talks Tuesday to hammer out targets for spending and taxes. A House plan shows a 99.3 billion deficit while the Senate shows 115.9 billion and economists estimate higher figures.
President Reagan flies from Camp David to resume duties then ventures to Houston for a Texas fund raising dinner for Gov. William Clements before a quick return to Washington. He then plans to travel to New York as his schedule tightens after a grueling 10 day European trip.
Police arrested and dragged away hundreds of anti nuclear demonstrators outside United Nations missions in New York City. Thousands of officers in black helmets and carrying nightsticks lined up to block the protests as demonstrators attempted to stop business as usual at the nuclear powers missions.
Crown Prince Fahd takes control of Saudi Arabia after King Khaled's death from a heart attack in Taif. The transition follows a pro West policy and rapid royal family meetings attend a large funeral reflecting Wahabi beliefs.
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