Clemency grants release after 50 years for Florida man
Lake Butler Florida AP 81 year old Roswell Gilbert freed after half a century in prison for the murder related mercy killing of his ailing wife Emily Gilbert. He was serving a 25 year term for the shooting during her battle with Alzheimer's disease and financial pressures. Gilbert said his wife begged him to end her misery and he accepted clemency due to failing heart and lungs. The inmate was scheduled for release today after governor’s grant of clemency.
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Lake Butler
Fla
Roswell Gilbert
Gilbert
Bob Martin
Emily
Research Links Gene to Early Lung Cancer in Smokers
AP reports a study tracing 337 Louisiana families finds a still unidentified gene linked to earlier lung cancer onset among smokers. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute notes a genetic component, though genes play a smaller role than duration of smoking. Lead researcher Thomas A. Sellers of the University of Minnesota cautions most smokers still risk lung cancer over a lifetime.
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Tongton
Louisiana
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Thomas A. Sellers
University of Minnesota
Sellers
Inside Today Bridge Calendar Classifieds and Comics
Inside Today features bridge calendar and classifieds sections along with comics and a cryptoquote puzzle. Dear Abby column continues with readers’ questions, while Local Fro Obituaries provide brief notices and opinions sections offer community commentary.
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Abby
Iraq Invades Kuwait as Bush Denounces Aggression
Iraq's army seized Kuwait's ruler's palace and key government buildings, with the emir fleeing to Saudi Arabia. Baghdad's Revolutionary Command Council claimed invasion at Kuwaitis' request, while Kuwait and U.N. diplomats dismissed the coup reports. President Bush denounced the act and warned of possible steps to defend Gulf interests.
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Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Baghdad
Revolutionary Command Council
Saddam Hussein
U.N
OPEC
Bush
United States
Persian Gulf
Blue Beauty Bus Transforms With Eye Catching Camp Scene
A donated rusty bus named Blue Beauty was repurposed into a striking vehicle featuring camping scenes along its sides. The story details the creators' process and artistic intent, highlighting community effort and design choices.
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Rusty
Quirky Twin Peaks Leads Emmy Nominations
Quirky ABC drama Twin Peaks topped the 42nd Primetime Emmy nominations with 14. NBC’s L A Law earned 13, Cheers and Murphy Brown 12 each. The Simpsons collected three including best animated program. Other nominees span ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox with major contenders including China Beach, Quantum Leap, The Golden Girls, and The Wonder Years.
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Calif
ABC
NBC
CBS
Murphy Brown
Matt Groening
David Lynch
Kyle MacLachlan
Dale Cooper
Piper Laurie
Lynch
Cheers
Massachusetts
Ugly Tie Contest Draws Attention Across Aiken
The Aiken Standard invites entries for an ugly tie contest with a 5 p.m. deadline on Tuesday August 14. Prizes include cash and four new ties for first, with additional awards for second and third. Winners are announced August 19 and the final event occurs August 20 when workers may go tieless. Businesses like Belk JC Penny and K Mart participate, and Debbie Price can be reached at 649-1555 to list a company.
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Aiken Standard
B&e Spirits
Whiskey Road Outdoorsman
Prestwood Communications
Prudential Insurance Co
Sundance Cleaners
J.B. White
Debbie Price
NE Vote May Head To Court
A New Ellenton council race decided 160 to 159 may go to Aiken County Common Pleas Court. Republican Kirk Ashe alleges ineligible voters—at least four residents outside city limits—cast ballots in the July 17 special election. Mayor Randy Shaw said two voters appear nonresidents. Ashe filed a challenge to the voter list.
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New Ellenton
Aiken
Ashe
Vivian Edwards
Randy W. Shaw
Vali
New Ellenton Election Commission
Election Commission
Gary Baum
State Election Commission
Baum
No Accident Aiken Water Is Plentiful
City of Aiken relies on a mix of wet sites, an underground spring and a creek to supply about 13.5 million gallons daily in summer. Recent rains reduced demand to 7 to 8 million gallons daily, yet officials say supply remains adequate.
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Aiken
Roger P. LeDue
Assum
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