08 Jan 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1996
Page
1
Edward L. Busch of Martinez Mary Conger of Camden Dr John Calvin Reid of Winter Park Florida George Roberts Jr of Aiken Gary Snipes of Aiken are noted in obituary notices on Page 7A detailing their passing and associated names and locations.
A severe East Coast blizzard paralyzed travel and shut schools as up to three feet of snow piled up in parts of Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York. Philadelphia reported 27 inches New York 22 and Washington DC a record 18 with at least 20 deaths blamed on the storm and widespread power outages. Many motorists sought shelter at motels while flights trains and car travel became nearly impossible.
Aiken County saw little snow as Upstate counties endured a weekend storm with up to 10 inches, causing at least one death and leaving over 25 000 homes without power. Wa gner and Langley area residents reported ice and light snow while Aiken Center faced cold rain and sparse flurries.
A UCLA survey of 323,701 entering freshmen at 641 colleges finds rising political apathy and a sense of powerlessness. About 34 percent say one person can do little to change society, a 10 year high, while commitment to political affairs fell to 28.5 percent. Activism in environment, race relations, and community action also declined as students grow more cynical of government and politicians.
Former Socialist president Francois Mitterrand died at 8:30 am in Paris at age 79 after a long cancer battle. He led France from 1981 to 1995, orchestrated Europe’s unity, and shaped Paris through grand projects while facing criticism over wartime ties and health.
Los Angeles singer James Brown mourns the death of his wife Adrienne Lois Brown who collapsed and died two days after cosmetic surgery. Brown, 62, was distraught over the stormy 10 year marriage says his lawyer Buddy Dallas. The death could affect a criminal domestic violence hearing set for Brown in Aiken County. The hearing was scheduled for Jan 30 on a charge stemming from an Oct 1 incident in which Mrs Brown alleged she was beaten by the singer.
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