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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1981
Page
1
Area pastors and religious leaders voiced shock and sadness over the attempted assassination of the Pope in Rome. They described him as a highly respected global figure and offered prayers for his recovery and for the assailant.
Pope John Paul II was shot twice in the side during a general audience in St. Peter's Square and rushed to Gemelli hospital in Rome. Two bystanders were injured, one seriously, as police detained a young man who fired. the pope's condition was later described as not serious.
The pope, a Polish former Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, energized the Roman Catholic Church since 1978. He charmed crowds in the United States and Poland, linking pastoral zeal with social concerns while sometimes alienating liberal church voices. His 1979 travels drew vast crowds worldwide.
The Aiken County School Board outlines a 1981-82 General Fund plan totaling 26.62 million dollars with a proposed tax levy of 7.22 million. The budget adds 11 mills to existing 96.4 to cover bond debt, aiming for a 110.4 mill level while facing a 500k to 700k shortfall.
Jackson residents celebrate local athletes featured in a honors section with profiles and achievements. The page highlights standout performances by area competitors in various sports and school activities.
Aiken County Council member McElhaney urged action on scavenging at the Aiken County Landfill noting county employees and flea markets benefit from discarded products. He warned of potential lawsuits if contaminated items lead to company liability and urged enforcement of state law. The council outlined 1981 82 budget priorities and tentatively approved pay raises for county employees.
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