16 May 1984
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1984
Page
1
Noted turf aficionado Whitney Tower gives his view on whether business or sport should lead in horse racing, arguing for a balance between competition and commercial interests.
Eddie Burton Jr. was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and unlawful pistol possession after his son Derrick Burton was shot in the leg at Scott's Grocery Store on Richland Avenue. Public Safety Director Carroll Busbee released the details, noting the 12:29 p.m. incident yesterday.
An AP report notes a $10 million project to computerize and update the Oxford English Dictionary after a century of compiling the words from aardvark to zymurgy. The effort aims to produce a pro vita version balancing historic scholarship with new digital processes.
A quirky message about being short triggers lighthearted debate and humor among friends. The note reveals playful wit and a communal sense of style without spilling deeper drama.
About 400 attendees at the Rye Patch reception saluted Ashley J. Little upon his retirement after 14 years as president of Aiken Technical College. The event featured a portrait unveiled by his wife Kit and resolutions from state and local government praising his service and leadership. Little plans to spend more time with family and golf, noting Aiken TEC must grow and may add allied health programs with a new building.
President Reagan lobbies undecided lawmakers to support authorization for 30 MX missiles in 1985 budget while opponents claim 220 votes to block. The plan also faces Pershing 2 missiles B 1 bomber and nerve gas prep with talks of a reduced Aspin compromise to 15 missiles and a halt to spending until 1985.
The Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission will not push broad rules on satellite dish locations until more information is gathered. Residents in Crosland Park and Aiken Estates complain of unsightly antennas, with front yard placements disputed against a backyard ordinance. Councilman Hickey notes city law may allow action, while the panel studies the issue under existing rules. The meeting also saw a request to annex and zone a rear Price Avenue lot for neighborhood business and a review of sign limits in planned shopping centers.
In Washington the GOP proposes a $2 billion cut from the Synthetic Fuels Corp to fund education health and environmental research drug interdiction and foreign aid. Senate votes on the amendment and the broader $144 billion deficit reduction package were anticipated as Republicans claim they have the needed support.
Rep. Butler C. Derrick, longtime MX missile foe, met with President Reagan in the Oval Office for about 45 minutes to discuss production funding. He has not yet decided how he will vote this week as lobbying to secure support continues in Congress.
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