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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1981
Page
1
The FTC abandons its antitrust case against the eight largest U.S. oil firms citing public interest. Filed in 1973 to break up integrated oil operations, the action ends after eight years with limited progress and no trial in sight.
Senate liberals vow to renew delaying tactics on a conservative plan to limit court ordered busing in desegregation cases after a 60 to 39 vote. The chamber also moved to reform the peanut program by removing acreage allotments, opening basic peanut production to all, ending 40 years of allotment control.
During a heavy rain the roof over the jury box leaked forcing chairs to shield jurors. The courthouse roof was damaged June 25 when a lightning bolt ignited the bell tower.
An Aiken woman, Estoy H Wyatt, was hospitalized with a broken arm and head injuries after surprising an intruder at her Powderhouse Road home. Larry Donnell Gantt, 32, of Aiken, was arrested on housebreaking and assault with intent to kill. Citizens aiding the response were praised by Det. Heath and Chief Busbee.
The September 1981 South Carolina Economic Indicators report notes growth returning to January levels after a midyear dip, with 12 of 18 indicators up in July while six declined. Unemployment claims fell, overall unemployment improved, and total employment rose by 8,600. durable goods and construction showed mixed gains. The report, issued by USC College of Business Administration and the State Employment Security Commission, cautions that rising interest rates may temper gains for the rest of the year.
President Reagan proposes 16 billion dollars in 1982 spending cuts including delaying cost of living increases for Social Security and other programs and abolishing the Education and Energy departments. The package aims to trim 1982 deficits and save about 5 billion, with broader cuts across non-defense programs and a phase-out of about 75 000 federal jobs over three years.
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