NAACP elects Bond to lead civil rights group
Julian Bond was elected chairman of the NAACP at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan after a 29-24 vote. Bond, 58, a former Georgia legislator and history professor, vows to make the organization a leading voice on race while reaching out to African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asians, and white Americans.
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University of Virginia At
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Joe Madison
Maryland
Lenny Springs
North Carolina
Leon Russell
Florida
Marc Stepp
Detroit
Charles Whitehead
Kentucky
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Weeks of Aiken Remembered For Civic Leadership And Clemson Praise
The text honors Weeks, born and raised in Aiken, who served as mayor for four decades after starting as a 1943 councilman. Known for homespun philosophy and political savvy, he walked downtown seeking counsel, dispensed guidance, supported citizens impartially, and praised Clemson University and its football team.
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Clemson University
Battle of Aiken Concludes Civil War Reenactment Today
In February 1865 Kilpatrick and his cavalry attacked near Williston and Windsor before engaging Col. Charles C Crews regiment in Aiken County. Wheeler and his men held, Kilpatrick retreated to Montmorenci, a flag of truce was sent, and the 1865 Battle of Aiken ends today at 2 pm with a gate fee for attendees along Highway 302.
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Augusta
Aiken County
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Joe Wheeler
Calvary
Aiken
Wheeler
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City council targets new missions and innovation for the year
City Council and department heads outlined multi year goals focusing on Savannah River Site expansion and diversified business opportunities in Aiken. They plan continued lobbying in Washington and monitoring Home Rule Takings legislation while exploring a city manager evaluation facilitator and downtown renovations including public restrooms.
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Aiken
Annan calls for U N to secure Iraq settlement
Brahimi labeled the Iraq standoff extremely polarized as Security Council demands UN inspectors have unrestricted access to eight sites. The United States resists any deal undermining UN authority while warnings on possible action trigger alerts for Americans in Iraq. Coffins in Baghdad protest shortages amid sanctions as Iran, Turkey, and Jordan react to potential strikes and refugee flows. Annan urged negotiation to reach a council acceptable settlement.
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Police criticized for Kool Aid raid in Aiken case
Federal court heard testimony from Michael Temple as eight teens sued the city of Aiken and six police officers over a 1995 raid tied to a 14 year old runaway. The jug seized showed no alcohol, and witnesses questioned the investigation and reliance on the girl's statements. Chief Carrol Busbee defended the raid, while Temple urged more checks and surveillance.
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Aiken
Michael Temple
Carrol Busbee
Temple
Richland County Investigat
Wayne Clark
Busbee
Clark
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