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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1981
Page
4
Paul Harvey critiques long term borrowing and easy money as a narcotic. He argues government growth follows tax increases and overtaxation leads to revolution. He credits Reagan with curbing spending and inflation, noting painful withdrawal but rising dollar strength amid calls for more government aid.
The Reagan administration argues for approving the AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia citing military and political reasons. It emphasizes Saudi defense of oil fields vital to the West and says AWACS would not threaten Israel. the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat adds urgency to secure Senate approval amid shifting supports.
The Post Office announces a 20-cent stamp featuring James Hoban, designer of the White House, while Moe Biller and Vince Sombrotto lead postal unions. Officials defend honoring the deceased and noted unions secured a $4.8 billion contract with raises and better benefits, with typical wages around $23,300.
An analysis of Anwar Sadat’s Oct. 6 1981 assassination explores possible motives and the impact on Egypt’s leadership. Vice President Hosni Mubarak is viewed as likely successor, with Egypt’s stability and peace treaty with Israel balancing regional tensions and U S policy shifts.
Walter C. Guy a Darlington County native and longtime educator died in Aiken on October 11. He earned a bachelor’s from Wofford College and a master’s from Duke with further study at Georgia Virginia South Carolina and Cornell. He taught at Wofford Presbyterian College NC State Richmond Academy Hartsville Aiken County and public schools. A World War II veteran active in Masons American Legion and Lions Club he was a St. John’s Methodist Church member and a vocal conservative writer to the editor. The newspaper extends sympathies to his family.
Billy Graham explains that Jesus went to the cross willingly to fulfill God’s will. The crucifixion makes forgiveness possible, revealing God’s two core truths: his love for people and his holy justice requiring sin to be punished.
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