Arson ruled out in Bakker home fire in Tekga Cay
Investigators say no arson evidence found in the March 9 blaze that destroyed the former Bakker home once owned by PTL founder. Fire chief Krugsmann notes many items burned and cause remains unknown. Owner Robert Rubino to take control for insurance. Authorities expect further steps. Stockholm rat war declared with four commando groups to cleanse 8,000 sewage outlets yearly. Two million rats in city basements and subways. some emerge into homes.
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Tega Cay
Jim Bakker
South Carolina
Bi Kruysman
PTL
Television Ministry
Robert Rubino
Krugsman
Bakkers
Ptveveral
Stockholm
Sweden
Svenska Dagbladet
Gyorgy Bellaugh
Anticimex Extermination Company
Deaths Lawrence Jenkins Aiken Marion P Spencer
Obituary notice lists Lawrence Jenkins and Marion P Spencer as deceased in Aiken. Page details provide further information.
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Lawrence Jenkins
Aiken
Marion P. Spencer
Aiken Retired Principal Weighs Run in District 61
Retired Aiken High School principal James Taylor, 62, confirmed he is considering a Republican bid for District 61 House seat. He said he remains unsure about a firm candidacy, facing pressure from both parties while noting his ambition to contribute to the community. Thurmond attended the Tindal event and introduced Taylor to Columbia.
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Aiken High School
James Taylor
Aiken
Taylor
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Tindal
Thurmond
Columbia
Rain Not Dampen Aiken Trials Crowd Expectations
Spectators gear up for the Aiken Trials despite forecasts of rain. The event marks the unofficial first day of spring and the end of winter training for young horses. The Aiken Triple Crown includes a flat race and a Sulky race across three Saturdays, with lively wagering and local enthusiasm.
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Aiken
Gates Open for Aiken Trials at Aiken Training Track
Gates for the Aiken Trials open at 10 a m Saturday at the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road with post time at 2 p m. Advance tickets cost 3 4 for adults, children under 10 admitted free, and on race day tickets are 5 with a 5 parking fee. Advance tickets available at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Lionel Smith Ltd Aiken Drug and Woodruff Drug. Major Lawton of Public Safety says ADPS and Alcohol and Beverage Commission will be on site.
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Aiken
Two Notch Road
Greater Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Lionel Smith Ltd
Aiken Drug
Woodruff Drug
Howard Lawton
Aiken ‘of Public Safety
Alcohol and Beverage Commission
Lawton
Luck Turns Its Greenest On St. Pat's Day
The article notes St. Patrick's Day celebrated worldwide in honor of Saint Patrick born in Britain who was taken to Ireland as a slave around 400 AD. It mentions his escape, return to convert the Irish, use of the shamrock to explain the Trinity, death around March 17, 461, and his role in introducing the Roman alphabet and Latin literature to Ireland. Legends and early American observances, including Sons of St. Patrick in Philadelphia and Irish groups in New York, are described as part of the celebration.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Britain
United States
Philadelphia
New York
D C House rejects pay raises in 3.6 billion plan
The D C House rejected most pay increases as it neared final passage of a 1990 91 budget plan. It approved raises for state senators and a governor salary bump while trimming health and education spending and delaying a 2 percent state employee raise. The measure relies on tax hikes including a nickel per pack of cigarettes.
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Columbia
House
Ae Mee Sereen
Ways and Means Committee
Corrections Department
Larry Ellis
South Carolina State Employees’ Association
Atwater Reforms Mindset After Brain Tumor Revealed
South Carolina figure Lee Atwater, chairman of a committee, says a brain tumor diagnosis has changed his outlook. He describes reevaluating life, softening anger, and planning a lighter schedule while undergoing radiation treatment. He hopes to resume activities gradually and canceloutsides until early April.
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Atwater
Lee Atwat
South Carolina
Atwaver
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St. Pat’s
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Tom
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