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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1980
Page
4
One sided votes in the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly decrying Soviet aggression failed to press the Kremlin. The prospect of a large scale global boycott of the Moscow Summer Olympics appeared to have little effect on Communist leadership.
The Soviets face international backlash over Afghanistan invasion and Brezhnev signals possible troop withdrawal if the United States and neighboring states guarantee an end to interference in Afghanistan. The remark shows Moscow hedging on a course amid Western condemnation.
The piece notes rising rebel activity around Kabul and reports that Babrak Karmal risked ouster. It argues Brezhnev may pull back from Afghanistan, urging Carter to urge a careful Soviet exit while praising Afghan resistance.
The spring 1980 USC Aiken Fine Arts Festival wrapped with an Augusta Ballet program postponed by a winter storm. It featured Maureen Simpson Somers, a noted soprano, and accompanist Antoine Cordahi, plus poetry readings by Susan Ludvigson and Thomas McClanahan though Lee Robinson could not attend. The finale, History of Dance in One Hour, highlighted Bach inspired choreography by Tom Pazik and Ron Colton directing, pleasing townspeople and students alike.
A commentary warns that Italy faces internal terror from guerrilla groups and political maneuvering by the Communists. It argues kidnappings, assassinations, and regional gang control destabilize Sicily and threaten the Italian government, potentially allowing Communist influence to rise.
National sentiment favors boycotting the 1980 Moscow Games. Congress faces strong opposition to participation as experts argue a boycott would signal worldwide dissent over the Afghan invasion. Public polls show about 85 percent oppose participation, with leaders in Britain Canada and the United States weighing moves.
George F. Will contends Representative John Anderson seeks Democratic support via a pro abortion fundraising letter backing Senators like McGovern Culver Bayh and Leahy and Representatives such as Fisher Udall Drinan and Hollenbeck. Will argues Anderson plays both sides to court publicity.
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