Wallpaper fragments found at airport linked to Colonial Williamsburg
Philadelphia resident Jen Gardner found seven missing wallpaper scraps in a USAir package at Philadelphia International Airport. The pieces trace to Colonial Williamsburg Virginia and Massachusetts Eastern Shore, and a Philadelphia paint analyst had studied them for copying. Colonial Williamsburg has offered a $500 reward, and a curator expressed relief the pieces were recovered.
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Sai
Jen Gardner
Philadelphia International Airport
Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg
Ms. Gardner
Abe
Deaths OT Aiken Graggs and others listed
Obituary notices list several individuals including Aiken Graggs John Hunter Gertrude McKie Cora Mae Toole Rosa H Trotter and others with locations North Augusta Lima Pa Jackson Word and more details on page 4A.
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OT. Canady
Aiken
Graggs
J. Hunter
North Augusta
Gertrude McKie
Lima
John T. Stikeleather
Jackson
Cora Mae Toole
Rosa H. Trotter
Word
Butler cites new evidence on deficit in county finances
Aiken County Councilman W Edward Butler argues the county’s deficit could top 5 million citing the 4 5 million general fund shortfall. He notes interfund transfers and 10 year revenue and expenditure summaries to clarify the fiscal status.
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Butler
Aiken County
W. Edward
Eddie) Butler
Aiken Center
Kalmia Hill
Katahuala County Wins Aiken Trials Feature Cup
Katahuala County raced to the City of Aiken Cup in 47 3 5 seconds to cap the 49th Aiken Trials. Hill n Dale Farm sent two winners with Alotta Shoes also taking a victory after a disqualification, as crowd estimates reached about 7 500 at the Aiken Training Track. The meet opened the Aiken Triple Crown series, with next week’s Hunt Meet at Clark Field and the final Sulky Races at the Aiken Mile Track on March 30.
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Katahuala County
Aiken
Alotta Shoes
Hill 'N Dale Farm
Clark Field
Aiken Mile
Fans Enjoy Ideal Day at Aiken Trials Races
At the 43rd running of the Aiken Trials spectators picnicked behind the rail amid cool weather. US District Court Judge Charles E Simons Jr mingled with fans while Grace Granny Riams, possibly the racecourse’s oldest patron, studied the program and cheered her favorites with longtime friends.
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Aiken
Rufus
Aurie Gosnell
Grace Granny Riams
Granny
Janet Bransome
Mrs Bransome
Road To Peace Has Ruts In Arab-Israeli Talks
President Bush and Secretary Baker report no willingness by Arab or Israeli leaders to take steps toward peace. They cite old hostilities and distrust as obstacles while outlining a two track approach that balances Arab reconciliation gestures with Israeli moves toward dialogue with Palestinians. The Gulf War era is viewed as opening a window of opportunity for progress. The PLO and Yasser Arafat are discredited by support for Saddam Hussein, while Egypt gains influence as a peace partner.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Bush
James A. Baker II
Middle East
Canada
France
Britain
John Major
Israel
Baker
U S
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yasser Arafat
Saddam Hussein
PLO
Egypt
St Patrick’s Day Parade Opens Despite Controversy
New York’s 230th St Patrick’s Day Parade went on with thousands marching up Fifth Avenue despite a dispute over the Irish Gay and Lesbian Organization. Mayor Dinkins joined the group’s supporters after officials allowed a late invitation, while banners honored Persian Gulf War troops and political statements appeared among the crowd.
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David Dinkins
Oklahoma City
Savannah
Fifth Avenue
Dinkins
Frank Beirne
Ano
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Carl Langley
Ben Ali
Scott Wepstes Bullah
Famous Villa
Seattle Shuffle
Cava Famous Villa
John Boyette
Justaford
Brad Stauffer
Hill 'N Dale
Dave MacLean
Stauffer
City of Aiken Cup
Hill ‘N Dale
Post Trophy
French Design
St. Patrick’s Day
Ther
Division
New York County Ancient Order of Hibernians
Mary Holt Moore
Cardinal John O'Connor
St Patrick's Cathedral
Police
Emerald Society
Joe
Mother Cabrini High School
Manhattan
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