Treasurer Grady Patterson Quietly Defends Finances
Worth Quoting Patterson asserts flawless state finances saying in all my years as treasurer there has never been anything amiss.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1990
Page
8
Worth Quoting Patterson asserts flawless state finances saying in all my years as treasurer there has never been anything amiss.
On this day in 1989 the Small Business Administration began distributing the first disaster loan checks for Hugo damage in Charleston. The program offered loans to cover property repairs and business losses to eligible residents and firms.
A public forum on the local option sales tax referendum is scheduled for Nov 1 at 7 p.m. at the City Conference Center. Howard Duvall of the South Carolina Municipal Association will conduct the session discussing tax benefits and impact on Aiken County. The tax requires voter majority under enabling legislation.
The Commission on the Future of Aiken County will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken. USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Robert E Alexander will overview the last meeting and an executive committee update will be given. The Educational Excellence Committee’s efforts will be highlighted.
Frank Roberson, principal of New Ellenton Middle School, outlines a five point list of good student traits. The items emphasize self respect, appreciation for teachers, self discipline, doing the right thing, and valuing the benefits of learning.
The window sign at Andy Jordan's Bicycle Shop in Augusta proclaims Fight Iraq Ride A Bike. Conde Nast Traveler notes West Side Bowery in Aiken in October. National GOP Chair Lee Atwater was asked to name favorite haunts including New Orleans Anita Memphis Columbia and the West Side Bowery in Aiken.
The community celebrates birthdays for Diane Derico Margie Harman John Knox Bobby Newell Brenda Washington Tamara Halloway Marsha Shelburn Chris Hallback Brent Hartley, marking shared milestone moments within local families.
McMaster, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, defended a 30 second TV ad in federal court arguing it stays on air while U.S. District Judge Charles E. Simons Jr. weighs claims it ties Democratic Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore to the FBI corruption probe. The judge ordered a hearing after Gordon defense argued publicity could affect his right to a fair trial.
Richard A. Claytor was sworn in Thursday as Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs, giving him major control over Savannah River Site activities. He was nominated by President Bush and confirmed by the Senate, replacing Victor Stella Jr. amid environmental objections. Greenpeace attention framed some opposition to the nomination.
Linda Riley learned of 2 year old William Allen Munn’s open heart surgery and reached out to Debo rah and John Munn. The two families became friends and organized a carnival to help cover mounting medical bills from Allen’s illness and surgery. The benefit aims to involve other children and their parents in a communal act of support.
State Treasurer Grady Patterson announcing his Aiken campaign defended South Carolina finances under his leadership. He touted AAA credit rating, a top pension fund ranking, and $75 million in investments while rejecting GOP criticisms. He cited legal requirements to seek best returns for taxpayers and vowed to keep money in state banks if returns stay competitive.
Aiken County’s House delegation was rated average on the 1990 House Scorecard by the S C Policy Council. Irene Rudnick and Charles Sharpe led with 56 percent, while Billy Keesley scored 25 percent. Four year averages top Sharpe at 63 percent, with Rudnick at 31 percent and Gentry at 25 percent.
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