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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1996

Page

8

Attorneys Seek All Notes In Wife Killing Case

Defense cites need for files from Newberry County and SLED agents to aid the case of a man accused of killing his wife. Report by Carl Langley.

Newberry County

Defense seeks release of all notes in Beckham murder case

Defense lawyers for Steve Beckham asked Judge Floyd to order access to all notes from Newberry County and SLED investigators. They argue the raw notes could reveal exculpatory or conflicting statements and aid their client in facing possible death penalty charges. The court did not rule and promised a decision within two weeks.

Steve Beckham Columbia Jack Swerling Richard Harpootlian Henry F. Floyd Floyd Beckham William Beckham Richard Anderson Victoria Lander Beckham Newberry County James A Jim) Lander Newberry Swerling Harpoothan Hee Mike Coulter Coulter

Freed on Cocaine Charges in Aiken Case

Judge Henry F Floyd granted a directed verdict of not guilty for Vickie D Breeland in a cocaine trafficking case. He said there was a total lack of evidence she knew about the package and noted the federal government should have pursued conspiracy or charged the case earlier. Breeland wept as the verdict was read amid defense claims the state lacked proof of ownership or control of the narcotics.

Henry F. Floyd Vickie D. Breeland Floyd Elmer Hatcher Miss Breeland Hatcher Breeland Aiken Miss Breland Lloyd

Domestic Violence Trial Put On Temporary Hold

A domestic violence trial was paused after the key witness and alleged victim failed to appear. Judge Henry F. Floyd issued an arrest for Freddie Oakman, later jailed. Flora Jackson, 44, is prosecuted for stabbing Oakman during a dispute on August 4 last year. She is also involved in a civil suit against the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office stemming from a May 1993 drug raid where officers allegedly wrong location and rummaged through the Jackson home.

Henry F. Floyd Second Judicial Circuit Freddie Oakman Flora Jackson Oakman Lawrence Brown

Ornamentals grafting and budding class at Clemson Center

A class titled The Principles of Grafting and Budding Ornamentals will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Clemson University Agricultural Services Center at 1555 Richland Avenue. Registration is $5. To register, call 649-6297.

Ag Center Clemson University Agricul Tural Services Center Richland Avenue

County OKs Exit Ramp Funding

The Aiken County Transportation Committee voted unanimously to allocate 47,500 from its special projects fund to finance an exit ramp off Gordon Highway in North Augusta. The ramp aids River North Development and local economic growth, with support from North Augusta and the state DOT. Sasser named chairman, with Girardeau as vice chair and Anaclerio treasurer, and outlined peti tions for 198? road improvement funding and new priorities starting September.

Aiken Deaaune Sasser Beth Guilherme Sth Street River North Savannah River Georgia Carl Sanders

School Board Budget Proposal Reduces Teacher Raises and Programs

The district expects 161 new students, with a $5.1 million rise in normal assessed values bringing $409,412 in funding. Revenue tops $2,442,067, while projected expenditures run $3,471,048, creating a $1,028,981 shortfall. To balance, salary increases drop to 3.2 percent, saving $129,891, and county adult education funding falls from $391,000 to $358,000. An alternative cuts $15,000 are also proposed.

Board of Education Eldridge

Cleanup inued From Page 1A

The text notes a process releasing hydrogen and oxygen into soil to aid contaminant digestion. The lot was sold for 15000 dollars and the city assumed 2468 dollars in back taxes on the lot.

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