Hiroshima ceremony recalls atomic bombing devastation
A Hiroshima ceremony marks 50 years since the 1945 attack with survivors and officials reflecting on war guilt and the U S use of atomic bombs. Mayor Hiroka urges historical context honoring victims while Japan debates wartime actions and peaceful nuclear restraint. A Honolulu delegate attends via sister-city ties.
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Peace Park
County eyes merged data banks for reassessment plan
Shepherd notes a single identification number could store property data including market value dates owners and parcel profiles. Antley says GIS could expand beyond mapping into a combined computer appraisal system within three years ahead of the 1999 quadrennial reassessment.
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Okinawa veteran reflects on Hiroshima atomic bombing
Shipmates island campaigns. On Aug 6 the O'Brien headed toward Okinawa after repairs from a kamikaze attack. Prout recalls a fierce air battle, four planes shot down, and two more damaged. He notes Enola Gay dropped the Hiroshima bomb ending the war and argues the action, while tragic, was necessary to end the conflict.
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Baptist Leader Reflects on Use of Atomic Bomb
Prout, a long time Baptist associate leader and physical chemist, recalls the Japanese surrender and questions why the atomic bomb was used. He describes Tokyo Bay on Sept 2 1945 and Yokohama devastation, and notes postwar life including a Savannah River Site career and ordination as a minister.
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Aiken
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Medical professional reflects on career and training
The speaker discusses a scientific approach to work and pride in medical specialties at Aiken Regional. He cites water activities from Hawaii and the appeal of near water, while noting progress in treating pain sensitivities. He mentions degrees from the University of Arizona and University of Maryland.
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