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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1996
Page
3
Rev Nelson recalls initial wariness from St John s members when he arrived nearly two years ago. He says the congregation now welcomes a black pastor and notes crossing racial boundaries in worship makes beliefs real. He urges recognition of skin color without judgment.
Miss Schofield started a school in Schofield County soon after the Civil War with 468 in savings and support from northern sympathizers. Born in Bucks County Pennsylvania her father ran an underground railroad for slaves. She battled a bureaucracy hostile to black education and also faced diseases like malaria and tuberculosis during her era.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Groundhog Day ceremonies in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania as fireworks signaled sunrise. About 10 000 people braved zero degree cold at Gobbler s Knob to hear the forecast with mixed reactions including boos and comments from Jim Halloran of Pittsburgh.
Officials warn of widespread flu activity with outbreaks in schools and workplaces. State Epidemiologist Dr. Jerry Gibson urges preventive actions and flu shots, noting 10-20 percent infection and up to 20,000 deaths annually, with season expected to run into April. Contact Aiken County Health Department for more information.
The region from Louisiana to North Dakota endures freezing highs and heavy snow. States declare emergencies as ice storms and frigid air trigger dozens of wrecks and several fatalities. Governors urge precautions amid dangerous conditions.
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