09 Sep 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1985
Page
1
A scan of sections shows calendar items opinions and classified notices across pages 4B 11A 6B 2B 8A and obituaries weather and Dear Abby. It highlights diverse listings and lifestyle content typical of the daily paper.
The Aiken City Council plans 7:30 p.m. meeting at the municipal building on Park Avenue to discuss an ordinance renaming the garbage service fee to a special city user tax. The change would let residents claim a tax deduction for city services.
North Augusta council to study private donations use at 7 p.m. session. Resolution directs donations for economic development go to the Business Assistance Network. They will review city policy on the Fair Labor Standards Act and submit a report.
Smiling gas station on Martintown Road offered 30 cents a gallon to the first 625 customers, prompting traffic to back up onto the I-20 exit ramp during the store’s grand opening.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Kivy L. Barrs Branchville Anna Bell Francis Breedlove Augusta Franklin D. Bowles Bairsville Rosa Lee Cave Brazie Dozier William H. Emslie Larry D. Gantt Mrs Ethel Garvin Mary Jean Gravette Anne Gunter Susie Harris Fred T. Hendrix Sr. Augusta Hazel Hudson William C. Jones Earnest D. Lindley Pelzer Alice J. Cutts Harold E. Stanton Augusta Kathryn C. Skeen.
Los Angeles AP reports that gasoline prices, after a summer drop, are likely to climb as heating oil season approaches and the EPA leads a leaded gasoline phase down. Dan Lundberg notes rising costs from lead removal and more use of octane enhancers, with refiners shifting to heating oil and higher crude use.
Washington President Reagan plans to announce broad sanctions against South Africa including a ban on computer equipment used to enforce apartheid and new bank loans except for black programs. He would also prohibit nuclear tech exports and seek permission to ban Krugerrand gold coins, aiming to override Congress and shift from constructive engagement.
A secret State Department draft argues U S backed forces in Nicaragua and El Salvador are unlikely to win victories and the administration will seek about 500 million more from Congress. It notes Contadora talks failing would not derail policy and the regional economic effort has been disappointing.
Governors from 17 Southern states met in Miami to discuss the region's role in the world economy amid national deficits and trade policies. They called for job creation and considered reverse investment, with caution about tariffs and long term effects. The gathering included a Key Largo dinner and a Glades tour.
An advertisement announces the start of a Sunday edition for the Aiken Standard, highlighting the launch date of October 6 and inviting readers to feast on new local news coverage.
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