Truckers Lose Ride After Hitchhiker Steals Fireworks
In Chandler Arizona two Fort Worth truckers Al Freeman and Raymond Perez lost their truck and nearly a ton of fireworks when a hitchhiker described as a "good-looking ol girl" stole the vehicle during a roadside beer stop. Police recovered the truck and cargo intact early Monday and said the Uncle Sam Jam fireworks display will proceed.
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Chandler, Ariz
Texas
Chandler
Sam Jam
al Freeman
Raymond Perez
Fort Worth
Freeman
Arizona
John Summers
Summers
Blue Line Producer Sued By Ex Prisoner
Randall Dale Adams sues film maker Errol Morris over rights to his life story tied to the Thin Blue Line. A Dallas judge delayed a hearing as defendants seek federal court transfer after Adams alleges Morris lost rights by not exercising an option in 1988. Adams was exonerated in a murder conviction after 12 years in prison, with an appeals court overturning the ruling in 1986.
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Adams
Dallas
Robert Wood
Rain Likely With Clouds and Thunderstorms Today
A cloudy day with likely thunderstorms and temperatures in the 80s during the day and the 70s at night. The forecast notes continued cloudiness and rain on Wednesday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 70s. Page 3A has details.
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Seraldine Hensley
Aiken
Emmie Bundrick McGrady
West Columbia
Steve E. Campbell
Pearl Y. Bolen
Johnnie Gustus Morgan
Sadie W. Morris
Abortion Fight Grows as Court Spawns New Conflicts
Washington columns on the Supreme Court term end and looming 1990 cases. Justice actions curb state abortion limits yet avoid banning abortion nationwide. Activists warn Roe v Wade may be overturned, while leaders from Operation Rescue and National Abortion Rights Action League frame the stakes for women.
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Roe
Randall Terry
Operation Rescue
Kate Michelman
National Abortion Rights Action League
Court ruling stirs nationwide abortion debate
A U S Supreme Court decision on abortion weakened Roe v Wade by upholding a 1986 Missouri statute and involving Aiken County amid heated speculation. The ruling did not overturn Roe but narrows its effect by allowing state and local anti abortion laws to remain in force, shaping the future of abortion in America.
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Washington
Vietnam
Supreme Court
High Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Aiken County
America
Missouri
Aiken Rejoices On Nations Birthday In Rainy Fourth
Aiken County residents celebrate Independence Day with flag ceremonies picnics and a Marine Band performance at First Baptist Church despite rain The Marine Band has headlined the city’s Fourth of July festivities for 15 years under director C C Reynolds as families gathered in church and on nearby grounds for the patriotic observance.
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United States
Aiken County
South Boundary Avenue
North Augusta
Aiken
Defense: North's sentencing defense urges against prison term
Oliver North's lawyers argue that prison would punish the public and deter accountability for officials. North, 45, faces up to 10 years and 750000 in fines for three felony convictions tied to Iran Contra. The defense accuses prosecutors of a ruthless push to ruin North.
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Washington
Oliver North
North
National Security Council
Flood Ready To Take Title To Aiken House
The Historic Aiken Foundation considers moving the Hitt Williamson house after it was offered free to a new owner who covers moving costs and agrees to covenants. Interest has surged with 50 plus callers after an Aiken Standard ad, first come first served, with plans unclear for Salley’s law firm site.
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Flood
Aiken House
Aiken
Rosamond McDuffie
Lide
Hitt-Williamson
Chesterfield Street
Park Avenue
Historic
Aiken Foundation
Julian B. Salley
Salley
Aiken Standard
Wy Scot Webster
Hitt Williamson
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