10 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1996
Page
1
The edition notes the 125th anniversary of Aiken County’s creation and announces a Rye Patch tea event today. Readers are told more commemorations will occur throughout the year and a special section titled Ken County’s 125th appears in the issue commemorating the historic legislation.
The South Carolina Republican presidential primary result was certified with Bob Dole taking 45 percent, Pat Buchanan 29 percent, and other candidates far behind. Dole led Buchanan by about 44,000 votes in a 276,000 vote turnout in a first South election. A separate AP item reports a small White House fire caused by an electrician, quickly contained with no injuries to the Clintons.
Death notices list Everett Dawson Emma DiFilippo Grace Hite Dorothy Lopez Claude Pebworth Thelma Richardson Alice Washington N D Williams Almon Wood in Aiken Johnston Far Rockaway Trenton Williston Springfield details. Notices appear under Page 4A obituary section with local and out of area names and towns.
Officer David Nieves of the Aiken Department of Public Safety serves as the PACT officer at Hahn Village. He aims to build trust through a long term relationship, noting the shy start with some residents but hopes to turn fear into familiarity as people learn the person behind the uniform.
Aiken and Orvieto Italy share culture and restoration aims and both host Rotary Clubs and Chambers of Commerce. The city council will consider the sister city proposal Monday night, with hopes for student exchanges and cosmopolitan ties.
The article traces the birth of Aiken County in 1871 from a long quarrel between Lowcountry and Upcountry leaders. It notes the bill’s original names Calhoun and Woodbury, the March 10 enactment, and the pivotal roles of Sen. C D Haynes and Gov. Robert K Scott. It highlights carving from Orangeburg Lexington Barnwell and Edgefield and early officers in 1872.
Beverly Hills mourns George Burns, the veteran entertainer who aged 100 after a 90 year career spanning vaudeville to film. He died at home Saturday morning with son Ronald, a nurse, and a housekeeper present. Prominent figures praised his humor and dignity, noting his impact on show business and the nation.
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