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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1982
Page
4
Column argues the legal system overemphasizes insanity and diminished capacity pleas. It cites John Hinckley Jr and Sirhan Sirhan to condemn reduced culpability and calls for a restoration of the death penalty for brutal killers.
The editorial condemns Rev. Graham's acceptance of Soviet sponsored events as a manipulated prop for their peace offensive. It questions his stance on religious freedom in the USSR and warns of the moral and political costs of appearing to align with Soviet interests.
A U.S. News report cites Dr. Leo Madow on anger as an acquired emotion and its outlets like sports and humor. The piece contrasts Latin American political instability with recreational outlets and notes the limits of Americanism versus communism in sustaining stability.
A letter to the editor laments the absence of Snoopy drawings at the Aiken post office as a morale booster. A second letter attacks sharply rising property taxes in Aiken County, arguing millage and reappraisal changes create substantial increases beyond inflation, urging spending limits and state reforms.
The CPI for March fell 0.3 percent from February signaling a potential 3.3 percent annual deflation, though most expect inflation to resume rising at a slower rate. Disinflation partners with shifts in energy, food, and utility prices, affecting producers and consumers alike.
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