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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1983
Page
10
Dr. Paskel notes that extra money could turn over six or seven times in the community aiding groceries and hardware. He says gifted and talented programs and AP opportunities would expand while teachers assist students at both ends of the spectrum. Facility improvements would reduce local tax burden in Aiken County.
Gov. Riley unveils a far reaching plan to boost literacy and math and fund it with a 1 cent sales tax hike expected to raise about 210 million. Measures include exit exams, upgraded teacher pay, kindergarten mandatory attendance, and expanded remedial and college prep programs. Republican George Graham criticizes tax increases as harmful to growth.
The Aiken County School Board reviews the 1982-83 assessment outcomes with Dr. Linda Clary expressing distress over a mismatch between tests and classroom learning. Dr. John Bradley notes students are learning but not mastering material. The board also approves calendar changes and a facility-improvement timetable.
A Savannah River Plant spokesman says land exposed to a cesium radiation source for 200 hours in 1964 did not spread radioactive material and is recovering naturally. The test aimed to study natural succession without human recovery aid, not a fallout event.
About 40 000 expected as Salley hosts the Chitlin Strut with a 100 unit Main Street parade at 10 Saturday and a full day of hog calling, strut contest, and concerts. Food, crafts, rides, and a Bill Williams dance cap the events with $3 admission.
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