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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1998

Page

17

Unfriendly skies and airline jokes about travel safety

Dave Barry jokes about US airline travel and safety. He notes high passenger totals and hours in the air while mocking food service cuts and quirky security questions. He also jokes about travel absurdities and ends with a playful travel boast about flying with Air Kyrgyzstan.

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Beech Island's early history shaped by forts and Swiss settlers

Beech Island in Aiken County traces its origins to Savanna Town, its forts and ferry links, and a wave of Swiss settlers led by John Tobler. The 1730s settlement faced pressure from Fort Augusta across the Savannah River and harsh conditions that killed many residents.

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