23 Mar 1983
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1983
Page
1
Gasoline and fuel oil prices led a 0.2 percent drop in the consumer price index last month marking only the second annual decline since 1965. Gasoline fell 6.7 percent while fuel oil dropped 4.7 percent leaving food and housing unchanged and medical costs up 0.8 percent.
In the Aiken area peach growers report little damage from a late cold event. Thelma Widener of a Rutland Drive orchard says blossoms look unscathed though frost remains a worry. An employee of DuBose & Son in Monetta agrees peaches were not damaged. Frost risk grows as blossoms develop, with a 1982 reference to a damaging April freeze in SC and Georgia.
Aiken County tax collector W H Boylston announced about 10 700 delinquent tax notices must be mailed within seven days to meet the March 31 deadline under state law He sought funds for extra office hours and registered mail costs The council approved the funding and ordered extra county workers to the Tax Office.
Aiken's third Triple Crown event, the Aiken Hunt Meet, features six races with purses totaling 20 500. Top trainers and riders from the national circuit will compete as the crowd expected reaches 6 500 to 8 500. The event at Clark Field marks the 17th renewal with a mix of flat and fenced races and a Park Police Mounted Unit performance.
Aiken community gears up for the Steeplechase weekend as organizers note 35 to 40 workers needed to handle crowd and logistics. General admission tickets remain available while railside parking and subscriber options sell quickly.
In a local survey respondents favored legalized betting by a three to one margin. Supporters cited potential tax revenue and stronger education, arguing states with betting have better schools. Some cautioned the change could alter community atmosphere in Aiken.
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