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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1983
Page
4
Editorial confusion over a 1984 law clarifies that Social Security benefits may be taxed for high earners but not the interest from tax free municipal bonds. Tax applies to a portion of Social Security based on adjusted gross income and reported non taxable bond interest, with the lower of two calculated amounts as the tax base. The law preserves the tax free status of municipal bond interest.
Richland County Coroner Frank Barron faces legal scrutiny for attempting to prosecute safety officials and a private ambulance crew after a worker fell 90 feet at Union Camp Corp paper mill in Eastover. The case hinges on whether the removal of the unconscious victim breached state law or was a desperate life saving effort.
The piece contrasts Cardinal Sin with NBCs political leanings and cites coverage of the Reagan administration. It notes a March on Washington criticized as a civil rights misalignment and mentions Sen Strom Thurmond and a local raccoon named Edna Pinckney invites.
A reader argues against a Martin Luther King national holiday and questions the King files 50 year seal. The letter urges senators to delay action until records are released and criticizes the move as political maneuvering ahead of the 1984 elections. The writer calls for protest to protect ethics and patriotism.
Passage examines how Three Mile Island fear spills into public mind and media coverage. It notes press sensationalism, democratic caution, and lingering public anxiety toward nuclear power, computers, DNA, and VDTs, predicting continued populist fear of new technology.
Thought for Today presents Benjamin Franklin wisdom about marriage with a witty quip on vigilance before marriage and ease after. The line reflects a period voice typical of front-page feature quotes in community papers.
The South Aiken yearbook staff thanks the Aiken community for strong support in the ad sale drive. Carson Fox sold ads totaling $900, marking a successful campaign.
A call to action urges Americans to demand full disclosure of communications about the mass murder of 269 victims and to rally behind anti-Communist programs led by John Birch Society figure Lawrence P. McDonald. It links politics, media coverage, and anti-Communist activism to press for a tougher government stance.
Jane C Gregory of 1002 Murray Court argues that Ashley Cooper's column downplays marijuana risks, noting that children in communities could be exposed to contaminated grass and insecticides. She urges accountability for promoters and dealers and stresses protecting youths from drug-related harm.
A supporter lauds Fritz Hollings for shaping South Carolina through the technical college system and economic growth. They credit his Senate work on defense and the WIC program, and urge fellow South Carolinians to join the Ernest Money program backing his presidential run.
Fran Chapman reports on Literacy Council volunteers led by President Charles Gresham and new President Pierre Blair. More than ten tutors from SOC share experience to aid retirees in gaining life skills. SOC meeting set for Oct 5 at Seniority House Morgan Street at 10 30 a.m.
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