23 Jul 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1995
Page
1
Columbia health officials allege illegal accumulation of hazardous medical waste at Recovery Corp in a rotting mound including bandages bacteria cultures and syringes. Officials ordered shipment stoppage removal of excess waste and an explanation. Possible civil fines or criminal action may follow.
Death notices list Lenwood Oneil Cockrell of Easley Katie Gunter of North Augusta and Terry R. Wessinger of Aiken. The notices appear on Page 9A and honor each life with brief biographical details.
The Aiken Bird Club capped its first Central Savannah River Area Bird Fair with crowds of hundreds at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Spaulding Drive. More than 50 vendors from seven states offered cages, toys, and supplies while exotic birds attracted buyers. organizers anticipate a larger venue next year. The event drew comments of satisfaction from Bill Maloney and Anita Engel as heat hovered around 102 degrees, and spectators enjoyed a cooler hall atmosphere and bird antics inside.
Susan Smith, 23, was found guilty on two counts of murder for the drownings of her sons Michael and Alex after about two hours of jury deliberation. The judge scheduled the second phase to decide life or death, with the defense having argued involuntary manslaughter was not warranted.
Georgia politician Carl Sanders battled federal bureaucracy for eight years to lower Savannah River elevations. In 1904 the change allowed five-foot crawl spaces instead of 16-foot foundations, unlocking riverfront growth potential. RiverNorth subdivision aims for luxury homes east of the 5th Street Bridge, aided by a growth plan.
Cleve Ard’s wood framed mobile home at 778 Springfield Church Road was destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon. No injuries occurred as Eureka Fire Department, a volunteer group, battled the blaze with about 20 firefighters from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fire Chief Bert Freeman said there was little chance to save the home and noted most trailers burn quickly. Ard said, We had to go out of town and when we came back we lost everything. His family had been in Augusta, with children playing nearby at the time of the fire.
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