A Quick Read Cake Survives 63 Years In Closet
SPRING ARBOR Mich AP Edwin Martin recalls his parents Archie and Hazel Martin stored the top two layers of their wedding cake on a bedroom closet shelf after their April 12 1928 wedding at a Rives Junction home. The cake sat until 1988 when Edwin and Margaret found it now awaiting a decision on its fate.
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Spring Arbor
Mich
Edwin Martin
Archie
Hazel Martin
Rives Junction
Margaret
Deaths Emmie Bryant Anson Dolen Hattie Raiford
Notice lists deaths of Emmie Bryant of Louisville Georgia Anson Dolen of Belvedere and Hattie Raiford of Ridge Spring with a prompt to see Page 6A for full details.
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Emmie Bryant
Louisville
Anson Dolen
Belvedere
Hattie Raiford
Ridge Spring
Mother's Day Special Shines in Aiken Standard 1991
In the Aiken Standard Mother's Day special from 1991 children share heartfelt observations about their mothers. Vivid lines describe moms as shopping lovers, slightly skinny yet just right, and some as true Super Moms reflecting common and unique traits.
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Seno
Nemedy
Aiken County Leaders Debate State Tactics for Thinking
LS Orel Schools welcome state guidance on Tactics for Thinking as the South Carolina Senate moves to ban altered states of consciousness techniques. Aiken County Board chair Robert H Slay says the Legislature must decide if the program should continue and how it fits district aims. Supporters cite higher order thinking benefits, while critics warn of occult or New Age ties. Senator Tommy Moore introduced the bill to bar certain practices, and local officials worry about unintended partial bans affecting classroom plans.
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S.C
Aiken County
Board of Education
Columbia
Robert H
Bob) Slay
S.C. Senate
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
S.C. Ent of Education
Sen. Moore
Slay
Bangladesh Cyclone Devastates Coast Leaving Thousands Dead
Bangladesh authorities and news agencies report a cyclone on the southeastern coast killing or missing tens of thousands. Officials cite 35,000 dead with unofficial tallies higher. widespread destruction including crops, salt industries, and shrimp farms. Prime Minister Zia and U.S. aid pledges are noted as relief operations mobilize helicopters and supplies.
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Dhaka
Bangladesh
Pakkistan
Khaleda Zia
U.S
William B. Milam
United States
3 Dead As Explosion Rocks Town
Three people died and at least five were missing after explosions at International Minerals and Chemicals Corp fertilizer plant near Patterson. More than 120 injured. debris damaged hospital and a school eight miles away. Cause under investigation, possible propane gas leak as workers prepared to inspect a malfunctioning compressor.
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Stenianuion
International Minerals and Chemicals Corp
Marcha Firmin
John Sutton
Senate Approves Budget Amid Video Poker Clash
The South Carolina Senate passed a 1991 82 budget totaling 3.65 billion as anti gambling lawmakers fought to ban cash payoffs to video poker players. Senate debates centered on morality versus fiscal needs, with the high court ruling on payoffs still shaping the broader budget process.
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Columbia
Blond Seemn
Abid
Senate
South Carolina
John Drummond
D-Ninety Six
Carolina
James Waddell
Waddell
Beaufort
House
Carroll Campbell
State Supreme Court
Lancaster
S C Medicare Mortalities Exceed National Average
South Carolina Medicare mortality rates in state hospitals surpass the national average and federal projections. The Health Care Administration reports about 9.2 percent of 78 000 South Carolina admissions died within 30 days, above the national 8 percent. Officials say lifestyle factors likely influence the higher rates more than hospital care.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Mediare
Department of Health and Environmental Control
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