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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1980
Page
4
The Carter administration approved a 9.1 percent raise for federal workers and introduced cash bonuses up to 20 000 for senior executives as part of a Civil Service reform push. The package expands bonus recipients from 250 to 1400 in a year, signaling broader perks for government staff.
The article notes a multi decade drop in SAT scores with 18 point math and 29 point verbal declines since 1971. It cites calls that the test is biased while colleges report rising remediation for freshmen and critics blame changes in family life media consumption and discipline.
The piece argues Ronald Reagan offers a coherent American vision while condemning Jimmy Carter as lacking historical perspective and decisive leadership. It notes Carter faced national wounds from Viet Nam and Watergate, and warns that reelecting him would be foolhardy despite potential risks in a Reagan presidency.
A jumble of opinions cites Wall Street Journal remarks on the Phillies owner naming the World Series win the greatest thing for his family and critiques on Carter Reagan notes. It mentions censorship in San Francisco libraries over Mary Poppins and reflects on religion in politics with Charlie Walker and the Moral Majority.
A letter from D.G. asks if following God guarantees wealth. The response says material riches are not promised to all, though some may receive wealth for God’s glory. True Bible wealth is spiritual treasure found in Christ and living under his lordship.
The piece argues nuclear energy as the cheapest safest option with Japan expanding plants and global usage rising. It notes US regulation and fear concerns, Maine voting yes while Missouri Oregon South Dakota Montana and Washington face ballots on nuclear measures and waste disposal becoming manageable.
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