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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1995

Page

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Braves Snap Phillies Jinx Brings Playoff Hopes Back

In a dramatic late surge the Braves halted the Phillies streak and revived their postseason bid. The win featured key hits from veteran stars as the crowd roared at the stadium.

Prosecutors Seek Denial of Bond in Wife Slaying

Prosecutors plan to ask Circuit Judge James W. Johnson to deny bond for Stephen A. Beckham 36 charged with the murder of his estranged wife Victoria Vi Beckham daughter of state Sen James Lander D Newberry Beckham was the focus of a four day nationwide search after a warrant was issued by the Newberry County Sheriff's Office in July.

Newby Stephen A. Beckham James W. Johnson Victoria Vi Beckham

Escape as Fire Engulfs Mobile Home in Anderson

Nine teen residents crowded into an Anderson mobile home escaped serious injury when a front fire destroyed the dwelling. The crowd, including visitors from Georgia, fled as flames spread. Penny Martin shouted that her room was on fire. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation and injuries. several pets died.

Anderson (Ap Anderson Georgia Shirley Ledford Penny Martin Donna Farmer Anderson Area Medical Center

Deaths Arthur Jack Vasser, Aiken

Obituary notice for Arthur Jack Vasser of Aiken who died recently. The brief record notes his passing and identifies immediate family or funeral details as published on page 2B.

Arthur Jack Vasser Aiken

Appeals backlog looms in Aiken County tax plan

Aiken County Administrator William Shepherd says about 2,000 of 9,000 appeals have been heard while more than 9,000 remain to be resolved before reassessment completion. Some 11,200 requests were received by the July 31 deadline. first responses for granted appeals will mail in two weeks. Appeals left in the pipeline when tax bills go out face at least 80 percent of taxes due, with higher if requested.

Aiken William Shepherd Shepherd

Errant Erin Threatens Gulf Coast

A hurricane named Erin lashed the Florida Panhandle with heavy rain and strong winds as it threatened to come ashore near the Florida Alabama border. It killed two people and left five missing at sea while prompting evacuation countermeasures and power concerns along the coast. Some areas reported 80 mph gusts and high tides, with officials monitoring flood risks and grid impacts.

Cape San Blas Fla Erin Florida Panhandle Florida-Alabama Pensacola Escambia County Ric Ruminski Pensacola Beach Panama City St. George Island Apalachicola Max Mayfield Miami Wakulla County Tallahassee Ochlocknee River Harold Joyner State Emergency Operations Center Ial David Miller Bay County New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain Gulf

Aiken Pleased By Improved Report On Children Health

Aiken officials report a record low infant mortality rate of 9.4 deaths per 1,000 live births for last year, down from 10.1 in 1998, with 486 infant deaths. Aiken County saw a 4 percent drop, while Karen Papouchado of Growing Into Life credits community efforts and Health Department programs.

Aiken South Carolina David Beasley Department of Health Aiken County Karen Papouchado Growing Into Life Task Force March of Dimes

Doubts About Bombs Hover Over WWII End Debate

Bill Charlton, a former Marine on Saipan, disputes historians who say using the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was unnecessary. He argues invasion would have cost more lives and recalls experiences in Saipan and a near-miss incident from April 1. He criticizes the idea of ignoring the bomb decision and notes ongoing questions about surrender.

Chariton Bill Chariton Japan Charlton Hiroshima Nagasaki Saipan Nd Marine Division Owens-Corning Fiberglas Australia

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