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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1984

Page

4

Reagan’s China trip yields frank talks and cautious gains

The six day visit showed President Reagan’s commitment to a stable Sino American relationship with China, while acknowledging real differences. He signed a trade treaty and opened nuclear plant sales to American companies, and discussions on security and Soviet restraint likely to grow.

Reagan China Peking Taiwan Deng Xiaoping America Soviet Union West United States Mr. Reagan

Readers argue SRP reactor location shifts jobs to Idaho

In a letter to the editor F B Christensen urges candidates and media to focus on the placement of the Savannah River Plant new production reactor. He claims DOE officials indicate Idaho would win the reactor and warns 20 000 local jobs could move if the project goes there. Christensen notes his political background and Senate bid.

Savannah River SRP DOE Idaho S.C James Edwards F. B. Christensen Ivy Circle Christensen Republican Party Aiken County S.C. Senate

Nelson seeks reappointment beyond 72 despite retirement rule

Industrial Commission Chairman T M Babe Nelson seeks four more years amid mandatory retirement at 72. Senator Lindsay proposes adding a provision to allow him to serve until 1988. Nelson approved a $57 000 workers compensation award for fellow commissioner Dawson Addis. Addis injured his back handling paper in office. The editorial urges Nelson’s retirement with pension and broader retirement from public office.

State Industrial Commission T. M Babe) Nelson Sen John Lindsay Sen. Lindsay Nelson Dawson Addis

A Word Or Two About Environmentalists

Environmentalists cannot be satisfied They oppose development of rivers for water power see the current opposition to Augusta's plan to use the Savannah River They do not want nuclear power see current opposition to work at Savannah River Plant They do not want hydro carbon power See current opposition to an oil refinery in Georgetown But do they want to go back to candle power hand labor and mules I doubt it Ladies and gentlemen you cannot have the benefits of electricity and mechanization without the liabilities of refineries and generators.

Augusta Savannah River Georgetown

Letters to the Editor Information from Aiken Standard

The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with handwriting or typed format and a valid mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected, and all letters are subject to editing for space clarity taste and libel. Address Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.

Aiken Standard P.O Aiken S.C

Central America policy critique weighs Reagan's legacy

A strong editorial argues U S aid to El Salvador and Nicaragua must be increased to defeat Sandinistas. It warns that without decisive military support, Nicaragua and El Salvador could fall to Leninist forces, risking U S leadership and global balance.

Bumpers Rants in Senate Gallery Ignite Political Fantasies

In a vivid scene in the Senate gallery, Dale Bumpers excoriates Congress over the deficit. He rails about economic ruin and recalls Frank Church, while fans debate hypothetical 1988 presidential bids for Biden Iacocca and Bradley.

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