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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2008
Page
1
A tractor and trailer rammed into a crowded bus shelter at a Chicago train station killing two and injuring more than 20 others. Video of the incident is available on the Aiken Standard site.
The piece notes the 24th Annual Lobster Race drawing attention as live Maine racing lobsters train for the title. It also reports USCA Pacers beating UNC Pembroke Braves 12-11, finishing second in the Peach Bett, with festival coverage and electoral map trends for Democrats in upcoming races.
Greenwood and Aiken residents William Valentine Baxter and Linda Fox Smith are listed in the deaths and funerals section. The notice includes their ages and funeral details with burial to follow at local cemeteries.
The American Library Association compiles annual lists from newspapers and reports showing challenges to books rather than outright bans. Reasons include language violence sexual content and objectionable material. Readers are invited to share their views by emailing editorial aikenstandard com.
The district notes classic titles like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Catcher in the Rye among frequently challenged works. Parents may file challenges through a formal process ending in a review committee, with district officials including Michele Conner overseeing standards and potential retention or removal of books.
Mary Lou Wallace of East Aiken Elementary discusses ongoing challenges to books in classrooms. She notes few objections among librarians after eight years, with one parent questioning an illustration and officials reviewing reviews and meeting with the principal.
Ann Fox Smith a 47 year old Kennedy Middle School teacher was found dead Friday at her Whitney Drive home. Authorities say the death is a homicide with preliminary autopsy findings showing multiple stab wounds. Coworkers reported she was estranged from her husband and no forced entry was reported. The Aiken Department of Public Safety leads the criminal investigation and referrals to the state law enforcement division for analysis. Grief counselors were to be provided at Kennedy Middle School for students and staff.
A reader poll contests outcomes of the Democratic presidential race with options including Clinton securing the nomination at the convention or Obama winning the primary. The prompt invites comments on the primary campaign direction and others' voting.
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