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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1995

Page

21

Swimsuit Trends Return to Glamorous Lightweight Styles

Mrs. Larney notes this season features small string bikinis, bright plaid and velour colors, and padded busts for emphasis. One piece tank tops with shorts gain popularity, with versatile use for swimming or casual wear. There are many junior, women, and children suits including Looney Tunes designs and gingham options. Beach bags and rubber caps also trend, while Tommy Hilfiger and nylon jogger styles appeal to younger men.

Gopher joke sparks wild anecdote about fumes and custodians

A satirical tale claims a Misty Gum Remover spray caused a blast in a school utility room after a custodian lit a cigarette, injuring 19 people while a gopher allegedly survived. The piece mocks labels and suggests absurd disposal methods, ending with a jab about mailing it to a newspaper executive.

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15 Year Old Fails In Summit Attempt

AP reports 15 year old Mark Pfetzer failed to reach Everest summit ending at 26,000 feet amid bad weather and coughing injuries. He aimed to set a 1990 record and had climbed Aconcagua Cotopaxi and Huascaran prior to Everest bid.

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Across and Down Puzzle Filled With Historical References

A dense crossword style puzzle edited by Will Shortz features a broad lattice of clues across many topics. Names such as Richard Silvestri appear, with numerous literary and historical references including Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Martin Chuzzlewit, alongside common terms for gear, places, and everyday objects.

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