10 Jul 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1995
Page
1
The Braves lead the league at the All Star Break with strong performances from key players and strategic plays by the coaching staff. Star hitters drive the offense while pitchers secure crucial wins to keep Atlanta ahead in the standings.
The Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series continues today at 7 p.m. featuring Bobby's Tubas Dixieland Band. Sponsored by the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation Department, the event is presented by Palmetto Federal and Owensby Buick-Cadillac. If weather is bad, the concert moves to South Aiken High School with parking behind Ye Patch on Berrie Road and handicap spots at Dupree Place.
Three British tourists escaped serious harm after their Polish Kaliber single engine plane failed and crash landed on a ridge between Table Rock Mountain and Sassafras Mountain in Pickens County. They were examined at Greenville Memorial Hospital after the incident reported Saturday evening by Don Evett, Pickens County Director of Emergency Services.
A 17 year old from Strawberry Plains Tennessee is charged with attempted homicide by child abuse after giving birth in a Reef Hotel room in Myrtle Beach and hiding the newborn under a bed. The infant, named Wavey Girl Doe, is in fair condition in the neonatal unit at McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence. Bond set at 100000.
Union Minister says Susan Smith is prepared for a speedy trial even if it ends in her death. Rev. Mark Long, who baptized her in prison, notes she hopes the case ends quickly and claims she feels strong enough to accept execution if found guilty. Smith, 23, faces two murder charges for drowning her sons Michael and Alex after claiming a carjacking incident.
Obituary notices published on Page 6A list Willie L Briggs of Aiken and Joey L Pritchett of North Augusta among recent deaths. The brief notices confirm their passing and respective locales.
Union papers report Susan Smuth was arrested on two murder counts connected to the deaths of her two young sons, Michael, 3, and Alex, 1. The town reels as classmates and residents recall Susan Smith’s life before the tragedy and the media frenzy surrounding the case.
French commandos boarded the Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior near Mururoa Atoll, using tear gas and breaking in. No injuries were reported, detainees released after questioning, amid France’s planned underground nuclear tests.
Dr Linda B Eldridge begins as head of the Aiken County Board of Education at the Educational Center on Edgefield Avenue with a 7 pm meeting. The agenda covers salary raises for teachers and bus drivers and a review of graduates entering higher education.
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