Nursing nurses recall Calcutta days with war's toll and tales
Army nurse Mrs. Harvey reflects on July 1945 Calcutta deployment with the 142nd Hospital. She describes feeding troops, witnessing mass cremations, cobra sightings, and the impact of atomic bombs on Japan. She recalls Gandhi, British colonial rule, and Chinese brutality in a wartime India narrative.
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War nurse recalls grim war years and aftercare
Mrs. Harvey, a former Army Nursing Corps officer, describes brutal war camps and starving prisoners in Calcutta and Bataan survivors. She details body harm, starvation, and trauma, then recounts postwar life with husband David, their 1946 daughter Sharon, and years at SRP in Aiken.
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Aiken shoppers flock to tax-free weekend at Goody's and nearby stores
Shoppers across Aiken and Barnwell voiced mixed views on a tax-free shopping weekend. Some praised the event as Christmas-like, while others said it mattered little unless buying in bulk. Merchants reported strong crowds, with Goody's and Big Kmart noting busy conditions and extended staffing to handle the rush.
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Aiken
Wal-Mart
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