24 Jul 2011
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2011
Page
1
Congressional leaders press to extend talks over a looming government default. With time running short and markets anxious, negotiators seek signs of progress before Asian markets open and the U.S. workweek begins.
Study suggests mammal brain expansion linked to olfactory needs rather than abstract thinking. Researchers infer early mammals used enhanced smell to locate food and navigate their environments, driving neural development and cognitive potential.
A reported severed hand at the Moku Auia Seabird Sanctuary in Oahu proved to be dried squid. Honolulu police and detectives investigated after a woman reported the sighting over the weekend and again Thursday.
In the July 20 edition the paper recommends the school board hold 3 million dollars in unbudgeted funds. It suggests applying part of the money to establish a drug screening policy for Aiken County School District employees. It notes current staff including maintenance workers cafeteria workers and teachers are not required to be screened.
Aiken resident Ralph Abrero was targeted by a fake Secret Shopper scheme. He received a fake money order for 980 dollars and false shopping instructions then verified the fraud with the Post Office and other agencies. Local safety officials urge research and HTTPS checks to avoid similar scams.
Molly Meek of Augusta will open Neapolitan Cupcake & Gift Shoppe’s Aiken outlet at 126 Laurens St NW in the former Oliva Restaurant space. Grand opening planned for Labor Day weekend with a soft start possible. menu includes cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, chocolate covered Oreos, peanut butter dreams, and ice cream hoped for Masters week 2012.
James Conway Gray, 30, of 1538 Hamilton Drive in Aiken, was charged with murder after a verbal altercation with 31-year-old Helen Magee at her Barton Brothers Lane residence turned violent. Autopsy found asphyxiation as the cause. two children under 10 witnessed and one called 911.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.