USC Aiken graduation speaker urges grasp of reality
The USC Aiken commencement addressed about 200 graduates with a call to separate reality from perception in a technological society. Gerald F. Curtin Jr. of Du Pont received an honorary Doctor of Science. U.S. District Chief Judge Charles E. Simons Jr. received an honorary Doctor of Laws. Victoria Kahn was named outstanding student of the year. Curtin spoke on risk assessment and the role of liberal arts in a tech era, noting nuclear energy's importance to South Carolina and national energy needs.
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Petrochemical Division
U.S
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Simons
Johnston
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Alumni Association
Victoria Kahn
South Carolina
United States
Judge Simons
Robert E. Alexander
O. Joseph Harm
James B. Holderman
George L. Brighthorp
Ray Wilson
Two U S Citizens Abducted From Home in Jaffna Sri Lanka
Eight armed men abducted a U S man and woman from their home in Jaffna. The U S Embassy confirmed the incident while Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Shaul Hameed said letter demands included 5 million dollars in gold to Tamil Nadu and the release of 20 terrorists. The note cites ethnic Tamil links and ongoing Tamil Sinhalese tensions.
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Sri Lanka
U.S
Jaffna
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Hameed
Jackson Special Election Picks Council Seat
A special election to fill an unexpired Jackson town council term is set for Tuesday. Candidates Bill Good and Catherine Hiatt seek the seat left by resigning member Gurney Wiggins about three months ago. Voting runs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the town hall.
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Aiken High Band Spring Concert Slated Tuesday
The Aiken High Band presents its spring concert Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Aiken High Gymnasium. Selections include works by the Schofield seventh grade band and the Schofield wind ensemble. Admission is 3 for adults and 1 for students. Aiken and South Aiken High boosters admitted free. Call Mike Ross for details.
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You Can Hear The Candidates Tomorrow At USC Aiken Rally
An old fashioned political stamp meeting at USC Aiken tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. invites all county and state office candidates. Sponsored by the Aiken County Education Association and the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, the event features speeches, entertainment, food, clowns, and a flag sale by the Aiken Pilot Club with flags at $10 each.
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TEC Offers Course In Study Skills
Aiken Technical College presents a two session study skills course on May 12 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Topics include note taking, shorthand, research, test prep, and other academic skills with post class Q and A. Register via the TEC Office of Continuing Education at extension 230 or 235.
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Windsor Votes On Tuesday Four Council Seats At Stake
Windsor residents head to the fire station on S C 78 from 8 a m to 7 p m for a non partisan general election to fill two four year council seats. The four candidates are Milton Smith Betty Barwick Linda Duches and Carolyn Mundy. The town clerk is Thelma Blackmon.
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