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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1981
Page
1
President Reagan seeks $16 billion in 1982 deficit reduction through 12 percent cuts in non-defense programs and 75,000 federal jobs, plus $3 billion in higher tax revenues. Senate leaders doubt passage while House Republicans warn defense cuts may exceed $2 billion.
Thomas Cook, 21, of 300 block Hampton Avenue, pleads guilty to four charges in Magistrate Court. He is sentenced to 490 dollars or four concurrent 30 day terms, and is already serving time in Aiken County Jail. The crash involved a 1971 Chevrolet and a 1978 Oldsmobile with seven children treated and released. Erica Sturgis, 15 months, admitted in fair but stable condition.
Economists and business leaders urge patience as Reagan proposes 13 billion in spending cuts and 3 billion in new tax revenues. Deficit outlook for 1982 rises to 43.1 billion, fueling fears of higher interest rates and slower growth. NAM urges 12,000 members to continue capital investment to signal confidence.
A story notes Stu Peterson and his son Dave saving money for a car and jokes that the country will be out of gas by the time he can buy it. The piece reflects local humor about youth finances and driving.
The FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates eight murders in Aiken County last year, down from 12 in 1979, with City of Aiken and North Augusta recording one and zero murders respectively. Rapes, including 31 rapes countywide, rose by 11 compared to the prior year. Larceny remained the largest offense, while vehicle theft stood separately.
Burt Reynolds did not offer free calls. a false rumor circulated in summer prompting phony long distance charges. A southern Illinois phone company reports about $110,000 in fraudulent calls linked to the myth.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce hosts the fifth Aiken's Makin' festival with 200 exhibits and events planned today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Aiken. Seventeen industries display items at Municipal Auditorium, Richland Avenue, and Laurens Street, with performances by Brandon Brooks, Gymnastics Club, South Aiken High School Band, Carolina Squares, Small World Puppets, Midland Valley Ensemble, and various dance groups.
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