25 Dec 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1996
Page
1
The Christmas edition was printed early on Christmas Eve to let staff spend time with families. Some breaking news items may not appear in this edition and normal office hours and printing schedules resume on Thursday.
Stocks drifted up in a quiet shortened trading day led by tech and blue chips. The Dow rose about 33 points toward its record high, while Nasdaq rallied late on bargain buying after two soft sessions.
Ridge Spring obituary notice for Cornelia Asbill, prominence of local figure, with date and funeral details listed on page 2B.
The Christopher family celebrates all 12 days of Christmas since 1961, turning gifts into shared moments and family traditions. Sue and Nick Christopher emphasize inexpensive, homemade gifts and family events over material value, creating lasting ornaments and memories across generations.
The note recalls Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber composing Silent Night on Christmas Eve 1818 in Obendorf Austria. It highlights the carol's world reach while contrasting current global tensions with the song’s peaceful message. The piece reflects on wars and unrest of the 20th century.
The writer reflects on pervasive global conflict and personal upheaval across a century. Despite Christmas promises of peace, violence and civil strife persist. many seek peacemakers as ideal notions clash with ongoing wars and unrest. The passage questions common meanings of peace and the hope for lasting harmony.
Chesapeake Virginia reports a boat captain jumped into near freezing water to rescue a man knocked from an Interstate 64 bridge. Joseph J. Brisson leaped into the river to reach the victim as responders were delayed, praising the daring act.
The Salvation Army wraps Christmas operations but continues its work year round. Volunteers, staff, and Captain Hall helped hundreds, delivering thousands of cans of food and many toys with care. The notice urges ongoing support, listing contact details for the Aiken branch at 648-0461, 822 Gayle Ave. NW, Aiken 29801.
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