10 Mar 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 2002
Page
1
Vice President Dick Cheney resumes tours of the Arab world to brief Persian Gulf leaders on the next phase of the US led war on terrorism. The trip echoes his 1990 defense secretary duties but faces a more complex political landscape under President Bush.
High winds may have toppled a 25 foot section of scaffolding from the 43rd floor of the John Han cock Center, crashing onto a busy downtown street. Three people were killed and at least five injured as cars were crushed beneath the debris. Police and fire officials investigated the Friday accident.
Obituary fragment notes the death of Effie Mae Robinson and references related notices in the 5A Deaths section. The readable text is limited and contains no full details on date, age, or survivor names.
Aiken eyes a public private partnership to build a Washington Center for the Performing Arts and a Savannah River Site contractor office. City leaders criticize the theater for rising costs and unclear responsibility as they prepare to vote on a $995000 loan to relocate the Aiken Community Playhouse to the new downtown facility.
A Palestinian bomber attacked a crowded cafe across from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's walled compound, killing at least 12 as bloodied furniture and bodies filled the scene Saturday night. By Sunday Israel claimed to have destroyed Yasser Arafat's Gaza seaside office amid rising calls for war.
Aiken residents may see local footage in a CBS documentary by Jules and Gedeon Naudet about the September 11 attacks. The film follows a New York City firefighter and his squad. CBS used 80 independent photographers nationwide to record rescue personnel. Sgt. David Turno coordinated with Raleigh based Stone Soup Productions to capture footage.
The Aiken Jaycees host the Aiken Trails on Saturday March 16 with post time at 2 pm and gates opening at 10:30 am. Tickets cost 8 in advance or 10 at the gate with free entry for children under six. Parking runs 10 at the gate and 20 for camper or motor homes in back row. For tickets or info call the Aiken Chamber 641 1111 or the Aiken Training Track 648 4631.
About 20 people including five children gathered at the S C Welcome Center to counter NAACP border patrols. They described themselves as protectors of Southern hospitality, greeting motorists while SLED and Highway Patrol watched but left with no incidents. Participants included Rob Sutherland and members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Heritage Preservation Association amid calls to remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds.
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