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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
2
South Carolina education chief Cyril Busbee says inflation hits schools as it does the public while districts work to improve offerings. He notes ongoing efforts to maintain quality amid rising costs and budget pressures in Johnston and statewide contexts.
Dramatic events sprinkle the calendar as you work to overcome natural limits. Natives may hold secret ideas profitable if shared. Aries urges insight and problem solving in your field. Taurus warns short term money issues tied to recent actions. Gemini notes peak sales capability and independence prospects.
The Aiken Standard date stamp notes publication details and prices. A civic club talk discusses inflation's impact on schools and the need for accountability and increased funding while noting South Carolina's five year plan showing improvements.
Supporters of a bill to arm coroners on duty seek to extend the authority to magistrates and constables. An amendment was offered by Reps. Anderson and Fulmer, but House Speaker Blatt postponed action to review a ruling challenge. Opponents led by Rep. Riley argued the amendment is not germane to the bill.
The Jean Wall Memorial Scholarship Fund awards two nursing students from USCA for 1972 73. Josephine Phillips of Fairfax and Jean Williams of Williston receive the scholarships based on scholarship leadership professionalism and Christian dedication. Both have GPA above 3.60 and are noted as outstanding students.
In Columbia the South Carolina General Assembly gears up for a major showdown over automobile liability insurance. Governor West backs a state program to replace assigned risk, while House panel backs a no fault plan based on Tennessee. Gasque's bill would provide 2500 dollars no fault coverage. the subcommittee measure 750 dollars. Assigned risk would be handled by separate legislation. arbitration and a state commission could cut the high risk pool. West accuses insurers of failing to fix assigned risk, citing about 150000 clean drivers in the pool as evidence. The subcommittee notes premium rises under Gasque while the rival plan seeks a 15 percent cut.
The South Carolina Senate Finance Committee sends its secrecy shrouded state appropriations bill to the printer for a public debate start around May 15. Chairman Rembert Dennis will not release panel changes to the $853 million measure until copies are printed next week.
The 35th annual Augusta Art Association contest will be at the Gertrude Herbert Art Institute on Telfair Street Saturday. A 7 p.m. reception precedes an 8 p.m. awards presentation. Local firms fund several awards including the Georgia Railroad Bank purchase award.
Aiken High School's literary magazine Pine Needles will be sold for 50 cents per copy starting Monday. It features student essays poems short stories and original illustrations and is sponsored by Mrs Rosemary English with co editors Caryle Schlea Becky Roberts and Cathy Cofer.
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