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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1984
Page
4
Aiken County gears up for the 1984 United Way drive with a $840,000 goal. Last year residents surpassed the target by about $100,000, aiding agencies in need. Campaign chairman Charles R. Eason credits timely efforts and careful agency selection for the likely success.
Sam McCutchen, former general counsel for Georgia Labor Department, under indictment for false swearing, receives a $24,500 annual life pension after 19 years of service plus 10 years credited for involuntary separation. He was among the first dismissed when Joe Tanner succeeded Commissioner Sam Caldwell. McCutchen previously earned $54,000 salary. The commentary notes similar pension temptations for South Carolina officials.
A reader asks if being overweight is wrong and seeks guidance. The reply bluntly asserts it is not God's will to shorten life, urges medical diet and exercise, removes tempting foods, and invites family support. It also emphasizes turning to Jesus Christ for motivation and comfort to address loneliness or rejection driving eating.
Ashley Cooper presents a rare draft memo from Clemson provost W. David Maxwell criticizing South Carolina’s three university approach. The memo argues for three specialized senior universities focused on medical, humanities and science, and postbaccalaureate education, warning that political divisions and vague mission statements jeopardize top-tier status.
A dated column analyzes Mondale's campaign missteps and the Soviet Union's influence on Reagan's presidency. It weighs two main factors: Soviet leadership stability and the economy's strain on arms competition, arguing that prospects for an arms agreement hinge on internal Soviet politics and global boundary shifts.
The piece compares Thatcher's 1979 and 1983 campaigns to Reagan in 1984, noting shared tactics. It highlights Hart's view on defining the future over the past, the use of national symbols, and the emphasis on leadership strength. It also cites polls showing Reagan ahead on leadership and the use of patriotic imagery to rally voters.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with a writer’s address for publication and reserves the right to edit for space clarity taste and libel. Anonymous submissions are rejected and brevity is preferred for space and readability.
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