Tornado survey teams describe Winnsboro devastation
Public Safety Director Carroll Busbee and other Aiken officials joined Red Cross workers in Winnsboro to assess storm damage from the upstate tornadoes. He described shattered windows and a wide path, with families sheltering and a lone child screaming at the wind. The Red Cross and Salvation Army organized canteens and aid, with weeks of cleanup ahead and donations sought for tornado victims.
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Grenade Attack Wounds 48 on Jerusalem Street
On a crowded Jerusalem street today three gunmen and hand grenades wounded at least 48 people, with witnesses saying one attacker was fatally shot and police noting most injuries were minor. Three attackers were captured, identified by Israel's Interior Minister as Lebanese Arabs, amid tense retaliation reports.
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Winter Storm Pummels Nation From Rockies To Kansas
A powerful fifth spring storm rammed the nation from the Rockies to Kansas with heavy snow and hail. Utah reported over a foot of snow while Texas was swept by thunderstorms. Southern Wyoming saw periodic I 80 closures as near whiteout conditions reduced visibility.
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Rebels In Sudan Shut Down 2 Vital Economic Projects
Rebels opposing President Nimeiri have shut down Sudan’s two key economic projects, risking a new civil war. The insurgency complicates U S aid policy as Washington notes its $166.5 million 1984 military aid is defensive. Sudan blames Libya for a March air raid on Khartoum.
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Mondale Presses NY Edge as Primary Nears
On the eve of New York’s Democratic primary Walter Mondale remains aggressive with Gary Hart calling some clashes penny ante. Jesse Jackson seeks unity as the trio campaigns in New York with Mondale leading polls and facing spending limits while Hart predicts a close second. Both back Israel’s move to Jerusalem and spar over Central America policy amid a late debate.
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Government Opens D C Disaster Centers After Tornado Toll
Federal and state officials will run disaster assistance centers in six South Carolina counties designated as disaster areas. Centers will offer low interest loans unemployment aid tax advice and information. FEMA expects to assist about 1 000 people with housing insurance claims and SBA loans amid 17 deaths and 250 injuries and roughly 26 million in damage.
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Camden
Frank Sanders
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Aiken Standard Contact Information and Office Hours
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds and news tips. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Missing Boy Scotty Scott Sought After School Departure
A 14 year old boy named Scotty Scott left Aiken High on Tuesday March 27 at 2 p m. He is about 5 feet tall and weighs 80 pounds with blonde hair. He was last seen leaving with no known destination. Police request information from anyone who may have seen him.
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