Governor Takes Strong Stand On Gasoline Tax
South Carolina House approved a nickel per gallon gas tax increase to fund road building, a setback to Gov. Carroll Campbell who advocated a three cent rise dropping to one after 12 years. The vote was 958 to 55 with Speaker Robert Sheheen backing the measure. The governor vows to veto if needed and faces a cautious Senate ahead of passage.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Carroll Campbell
Robert Sheheen
Sheheen
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Senate
Administration seeks new chief humanitarian for AID
The Reagan administration weighs candidates to lead the Agency for International Development with emphasis on economics diplomacy and respect for sovereignty. Secretary Shultz backs M Alan Woods after rejecting anti abortion pressure tied to Robert Ray and criticizes rights groups for politicizing the post.
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Agency For International Development
United States
U.S
M. Peter McPherson
George Shultz
Shultz
Iowa
Robert Ray
National
Right To Life Committee
Ray
McPherson
AID
The
M. Alan Woods
Reagan
Woods
Senate
Nixon Kissinger warn Reagan on risky arms deals
Nixon and Kissinger warn that Reagan risks a dangerous Soviet bargain amid a push for detente. They argue NATO deterrence hinges on intermediate missiles to protect Europe and caution against denuclearizing Europe at the cost of broader security. Gorbachev pledges not to politicize weapons amid calls to curb Soviet power and avoid overreliance on peacemaking rhetoric.
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Richard Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Ronald Reagan
Soviet Union
Reagan
Nixon
Kissinger
Europe
U.S
NATO Alliance
NATO
United States
Britain
Labor Party
Mikhail Gorbachev
Communist Party
Gorbachev
Afghanistan
Guidance on teaching children about God and faith
A letter argues parents must guide children's moral and spiritual lives. It urges addressing God early, citing Proverbs 22 6, and explains neglect harms a child. The writer invites the reader to seek forgiveness, embrace Christ, and guide children toward spiritual truth.
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Dr. Graham
God
Christ
Veterans Toughness Contrasts With War Horror Clichés
An essay contrasts veterans resilience with Hollywood depictions of Vietnam and prior wars. It cites World War I songs and Civil War casualties, notes Vietnam deaths, and argues most veterans bear scars without melodrama. It also touches on politics, media, and light humor about speed limits and names in sports.
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Department of How
Shakespeare
Othello
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with the writer's handwriting and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and are subject to editing for space clarity taste and libel.
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Aiken Standard
P. O. Box
Aiken
S.C
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International Planned Parenthood Federation
U.N. Fund For Population Activities
Minneapolis Star and Tribune
Billy Graham
Ashley Cooper
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Mademoiselle
Armentieres
Vietnam
Dan
Rep. Rudnick
Aiken Democrat
Ms. Rudnick
Toronto Bluejays
Sharperson
Sharman
Byron McNutt
Managua
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