22 May 1984
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1984
Page
1
President Reagan prepares for his 24th formal news conference at 8 pm EDT with focus expected on Central America U S Soviet relations and the Iran Iraq conflict. Networks plan live coverage as aides run mock sessions in the family theater ahead of the event.
President Reagan labels pornography a public problem and creates a new commission to reexamine the 1970 White House study which found no significant behavioral effects.
Comptroller Brinkley resigns effective June 30 after 38 years with the district. A roast in his honor featured friends and colleagues and a symbolic fishing boat gift reflecting his hobby. Rhodes Furniture plan to reopen in Aiken by June with a new store and staff. grand opening planned. Weather outlook shows partly cloudy with rain chances today and tomorrow, then clear later in the week.
An unnamed U.S. official said Richard Murphy delivered Reagan's letter to Saudi leaders in Riyadh as part of contingency planning for possible U.S. involvement. He noted the letter shows willingness to aid Saudi Arabia if attacked, while stressing no near decision on military action.
North Augusta voters approved second readings to extend city limits by over 500 acres east of the Savannah River between the railroad and the industrial park. The area, zoned R 3 G C H I and OSP, could boost tax base as water sewer services were already provided. Mayor Ledford praised the move while residents pressed for owner names and road plans. Dixie Communications won the bid for the public safety building phone system.
The AP report shows April consumer prices up 0.5 percent with housing costs rising 0.6 percent driven by residential electricity and heating. Food at grocery stores fell 0.2 percent while meals outside rose 0.2 percent. Gasoline gained 0.4 percent, slowing from March's 1.0 percent rise. Inflation runs about 5.1 percent yearly, near analysts’ 5 percent target.
Aiken Mile Track in South Carolina seeks a buyer amid bulldozer threats as developers eyed an 80 acre site. Hoofbeats reports residents and groups urge a purchase at 975000 while exploring bonds, partnerships, and state funds to preserve harness training and Aiken's Triple Crown heritage.
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