Anniversary marks first woman in space and a changing era
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Ten years after Sally Ride became the first American woman in space the roster of female astronauts has grown to eighteen. The piece notes Ride’s landmark flight on Challenger in 1983, ongoing gender balance in NASA, and comments from Eileen Collins and Shannon Lucid about progress and challenges.
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Valentina ‘Tereshkova
David Leestma
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Columbia
Judith Resnik
Christa McAuliffe
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Shannon Lucid
Gardening tips for drought tolerant lawns in Aiken area
Dr Nelson advises increasing soil organic content with compost or mulch and using pine straw sawdust or bark to curb water loss. Newspaper under plants covered by straw or plastic can hinder moisture uptake. Native local plants offer drought resilience, though not all can endure heat. Consult a Clemson Extension agent or local nursery for tailored guidance.
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Nelson
Clemson Extension Service
Week in Review June 7 13 highlights Aidid attack and local notes
U S and United Nations forces attacked Somalian warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid to restore security for humanitarian work. In South Carolina news Beaulieu of America announced an $85 million carpet plant in Aiken County creating up to 350 jobs. Aiken County require mobile homes to have double block foundations by July 1. Bulls lead Suns 2 1 in NBA Finals after Phoenix triple overtime win.
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Local SCJGA chapter offers youth golf program
Carlisle notes steady yearly growth and about 95 percent of participants from Aiken County. The South Carolina Junior Golf Association chapter provides access to playable courses, gear, and trophies for youths ages 12 to 17 with annual dues of 15 dollars and per-visit fees of 3 to 5 dollars. Top two in each group qualify for the statewide championship on Hilton Head Island. Only players with some course experience may join.
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Aiken High
South Aiken High
Intensive diabetes control linked to fewer sight and kidney complications
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial followed 1,441 patients in the United States and Canada for about six years. Intensive control cut progression of retinopathy by 70 percent and reduced treatment needs for sight threatening retinopathy by 50 percent, while lowering nephropathy and neuropathy rates by 5 0 and 60 percent respectively. The study confirms benefits of tight glucose management despite not eradicating future risk.
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F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer
United States
Canada
Gorden
Medical University of South Carolina
Federal Institute
Gordon
Freemasonry Debate Divides Baptists and Masons in SC
Baptists Helms and Cle mons defend Freemasonry amid a 75 page report reviewed by Baptist messengers. The debate centers on accusations of satanic leanings and sacred vocabulary while church leaders insist Masonry poses no threat to Christian faith.
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Holly
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William R. West Jr
Pendleton Street Baptist Church
Greenville
Tianity of Masons
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