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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2005
Page
1
Stores packed Friday as area shoppers flocked to South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday for back-to-school items from school supplies to clothing. The report notes broad consumer turnout and strong spending patterns across the region.
Dallas obituary notices record the deaths of LaVerne Phillips Alexander Hadnett in Dallas with funeral details and burial arrangements pending in the local area.
Wright, 39, of Oliver Street, linked to 2003 Building Surplus burglary and fire in North Augusta, died Tuesday after a high speed chase ended in Eatonton Georgia. He faced charges of second degree arson burglary larceny and safe cracking and was tied to multiple North Augusta burglaries.
North Augusta Dixie Pre-Majors claim the World Series after a 6-5 10 inning comeback over West Monroe Louisiana. Head coach Bobby Gantt lead a resilient squad with assistant Vic tor Radcliff noting the team’s unity and hard work. Second baseman Craig Butcher 16 praised the team’s effort and referenced the 1967 last title by the district superintendent Rick Meyer.
The article notes seven games in a July 30 schedule and quotes Meyer praising the program for finally winning the World Series. He credits parks and recreation for the City of North Augusta and the North Augusta High School program. A Thursday banquet is planned to honor the World Series champions.
U S Rep Gresham Barrett criticizes Gov Mark Sanford over economic policy saying more jobs are needed in South Carolina. Barrett says he has reached out repeatedly with limited response from the governor while Sanford aides defend progress and high paying jobs.
Enola Gay navigator Theodore Van Kirk reflects on the 1945 Hiroshima bombing, noting a flawless Pacific mission with Little Boy and one of the few crew members remaining sixty years later, while Paul Tibbets declines further interviews.
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