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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1986
Page
4
Aiken County ranks among the state’s worst for littering, prompting Gov. Dick Riley to launch a statewide cleanup campaign. The effort urges reporting litterers, public education, and free litter bags to reduce cleanup costs and protect tourism, with Aiken fearing visitor appeal may suffer.
The piece argues the Challenger disaster report should be fully explored to improve safety while defending NASA's past successes and leadership in space. It criticizes prolonged hindsight by Congress and some officials, notes leadership losses, and cites former Sen Schmitt on underfunding shuttle development. The author urges gratitude for space efforts rather than vilification.
The piece surveys ABC TV paid exclusive coverage for Liberty Weekend tied to the Statue of Liberty unveiling and Independence Day events. It cites Roone Arledge and David Wolper pushing for exclusive rights, Reagan and Burger ceremonies, and network pushback over coverage limits amid legal threats and public interest.
A reader disputes Graham on bitterness and forgiveness, arguing for not forgetting past hurts. The reply urges love and trust to bind marriage, warning bitterness poisons relationships. The column then shifts to NBC and David Wolper controversy over Liberty Medal ties to a TV show and the President’s role in medal presentation.
The piece traces Bradley and Gephardt 1980s tax reform push from early proposals in 1962 through the Fair Tax Act to Senate action. It notes Reagan era shifts, Kemp Kasten plans, and Bradley's pivotal lobbying role in steering Congress toward a simpler fairer tax system. Bradley earns recognition for his sustained crusade and leadership.
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