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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1985

Page

3

Mother says killer 'going to heaven' before South Carolina execution

The mother of Joseph Carl Shaw, set for execution on January 11 for murder and rape with two teen accomplices, defends her son as a good human being. She plans to bring his body to Kentucky for burial while noting Shaw's remorse and that drugs and alcohol triggered his down spiral. Families of Shaw's victims remain silent as rallies and vigils form in Columbia.

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Price Bids Farewell in Aida at Metropolitan Opera

Soprano Leontyne Price, America's first Black operatic superstar, ends her Met career with a triumphant Aida, his 193rd Met performance. A four minute ovation followed O Patria Mia as she bowed amid flowers, tears, and applause. She will pursue concerts and recitals, continuing to select her repertoire.

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