06 Aug 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1995
Page
1
A feature highlights a female poet and her craft, celebrating literary voice. It profiles a gifted writer, discusses themes of identity and expression, and notes her place in contemporary verse within the cultural page.
Authorities describe a white male with brown hair and a thick mustache who kidnapped a 13 year old girl near her Clearwater home at gunpoint and attempted to molest her. He drove a brown four door sedan, possibly a Volkswagen, and investigators urge tips to Sheriff’s Office Investigator Robert Johnson at 642-1761.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports at least four deaths in weekend crashes. Marshal Brian Robinson, 27, of Chesnee died when his vehicle overturned on Sec 43 in Spartanburg County about 1 40 a.m. Saturday. Carissa Juan Jenkins, 35, of Santee, was struck by two vehicles on U S Highway 176 in Orangeburg County about 11 38 p m Friday. Jacquelyn Graham, 59, of Johnsville and Antonio Nelson, 13, of Geffney are also listed among the weekend fatalities. The Associated Press counts fatalities from 6 p m Friday through midnight Sunday.
Obituaries pay tribute to Nathan Harold Cato Ridge Spring Ruby McGee Corley Graniteville Curtis A Hallman Aiken Mary L Jackson Augusta Janie Busbee Johnson Columbia Stanley B Johnson Belvedere Brunie Hart Chandler Lanham Aiken Julia S Lawrence New Ellenton Anne McCormick Aiken with notices appearing on Page 7A.
Spectators filled the Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds for the second annual car show with entries from multiple eras plus boats and motorcycles. Local residents and visitors showcased customized Chevys and a supercharged El Camino while attendees noted strong turnout and growing interest in hot rodding.
Aiken County Administrator William Shepherd urges continuing assessment using a Geographic Information System to set fairer property values for tax purposes. He argues the California Method keeps market levels stable, while Tax Assessor Patricia Antley warns of bogus deals but agrees GIS could aid future reassessments.
Antley argues against critics of computerized mass appraisal while Shepherd endorses GIS and CAMA as a way to track property value changes. He says once data is in the system a parcel retains its identity and adjustments for improvements can be issued via building permits.
Tens of thousands gather in Hiroshima for the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombing. Mayor Takahashi Hiraoka urges abolition of nuclear arms as bells toll and doves rise, while mourners offer chrysanthemums and incense at ground zero amid prayers by Shinto priests and Buddhist monks.
Bill Prout recalls the Aug 6 1945 moment as the USS OBrien steamed toward Okinawa and news of Hiroshima's atomic blast reached the ship. The Du Pont chemist and Baptist minister, then 23 and serving as fire control officer, believed the bombing would end the war and save lives. He earlier left Marshall University to join PT 191 crews in the Pacific and spent 18 months fighting Japan.
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