11 Mar 1982
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1982
Page
1
Senator Hollings outlines a plan to freeze defense and limit cost of living increases while canceling a July tax break, claiming 115 billion in 1983 savings. Democrats cheer, Republicans show interest, and talk of a national presidential bid surfaces.
The Aiken Training Track hosts a six race Trials day with fans dressing in bright colors for a rail side picnic. Annette Quattlebaum and friends plan stylish outfits while they sample fried chicken and a sweeping menu including deviled eggs and salsa dip.
Aiken County could lose about 8 million dollars annually if the Barnwell Nuclear Fuels Plant is not purchased by October. The plant employs about 300 people with a 18 million dollar budget and 12 million in salaries. two thirds of payroll benefits stay in Aiken County. BNFP owners Allied Gulf Shell say they will close after Oct 1 unless bought. Rep Derrick opposes federal funding. plant criticizes use of district funds.
Advertisement urges readers to hire the unemployed and visit the classified pages for job listings targeting Aiken County residents seeking work. It emphasizes community support and directs attention to available employment postings.
A humorous piece recounts Rev. James Rivers joking that preacher's kids misbehave because of their proximity to deacons' children. A Bath neighbor shares surplus firewood with the Diamond family. their daughter Jeannie praises Mr. Ricky for the gift and its ready use.
A concise rundown covers classifieds, comics, community calendar, Dear Abby and Erma Bombeck features, plus Obituaries On The Job Opinions Our Schools Sports Television Weather. Page lineup guides readers through local and national segments.
The Federal Trade Commission appointed Dr T Bruce Yandle Jr an economist from Clemson University as executive director. Kathryn Yandle Smith, former Aiken Standard reporter now with Orangeburg Times & Democrat, notes his career spans academia and business, and praises his effort to reform government from within.
Stephen D. Posey announces a new Posey Funeral Home in Aiken to be finished in about four months. The facility on S C 19 South toward New Ellenton will be across from the College Acres entrance with parking noted at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Bankers Trust announces Monday construction on a new South Airicn branch at 1715 Whiskey Road near Heritage Square. The Mitchell Shopping Center office will relocate, with completion expected by early summer and a groundbreaking at 11 tomorrow attended by Aiken Mayor H Odell Weeks and Chamber executive VP June Murff.
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