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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2001
Page
1
Perry Como, renowned crooner and television icon, died at his Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony home after a lengthy illness. He was 87. His daughter Terry Thibadeau said Como passed in his sleep, sharing a final private moment with family and grandson Holden.
Death notices for Rose M. Kramer of Groverville Janet W. Fay Michelle Ma, James W. Gossett of Springfield James A. Patterson of Aiken and Jerry Lee Ulery of Windsor are recorded with no further details. Obituaries appear in the 104 edition.
A fragmented newspaper page fragment lists various sections such as brides classifieds crossword a car Abby horoscope movies and Mothers Day opinions spans. It appears as a generic index of column topics and notices without a single coherent event.
Langley Pond, once a polluted site used for sewage and industrial waste, has undergone restoration. Residents recall its past dangers and now celebrate a cleaner, thriving area favored by rowers and families. Local boosters credit efforts tied to the 1996 Olympics for the pond’s revival.
In York Pennsylvania four white men face murder charges in the 1969 killing of a visiting black woman from Aiken amid a race riot era. Court papers show a grand jury may return 11 indictments while a white officer’s fatal shooting also undergoes investigation.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers celebrated 25 years with a Saturday community event from 3 to 10 pm featuring free food and activities for all ages. Lessie Price proclaimed May 12 as the hospital day, with the Fantastic Shakers performing at 6:30 and a pond fireworks display to close the evening.
The article recalls repeated FBI errors in high profile investigations including Oklahoma City, the Atlanta bombing, and the Atlanta Olympic incident. It notes delays to Timothy McVeigh's execution after evidence mishandling and cites past misjudgments involving a Russian spy and a government scientist.
Aiken Municipal Airport advances toward completion with a 2 600 square foot terminal addition to the existing 2 300 square foot building. Plans include a 12 unit T hangar and three corporate hangars to meet rising demand.
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