Hindu brides wed wrong grooms in veiled confusion
In Patan Madhya Pradesh two Hindu brides mistook their partners as veils obscured vision during ritual seven circles. Both ceremonies concluded with mistaken marriages after veils were raised revealing the errors. Meanwhile in Chicago researchers find self quitting smoking yields higher long term success than programs. A 1986 survey of over 13,000 adults reports 47.5 percent quitting solo for a year or more versus 23.6 percent in programs.
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New Delhi
India
Times of India
Patan
Madhya Pradesh
Chilago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Obituary notices list several deaths across multiple states
Death notices report Susan Bates of Jacksonville Florida. Virginia Florence Blanton of Shelby North Carolina. Evelyn G. Florence of Winter Park Florida. Theodore C. Fox Jr of Ridge Spring subject to enrietta W. Robinson of Blackvil. Thelma H. Sentell of Waynesboro Georgia. Robert Shaw Jr of Jamaica New York. Jean Williamson of Belvedere. Malcolm B. Wills of North Augusta. Details on page 6A.
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Susan Bates
Jacksonville
Virginia
Florence Blanton
Shelby
N.C
Evelyn G. Florence
Winter Park
Fla
Theodore C. Fox Jr
Ridge Springenrietta W. Robinson
Blackvil
Thelma H. Sentell
Waynesboro
Robert Shaw Jr
Jamaica
N.Y
Jean Williamson
Belvedere
Malcolm B. Wills
North Augusta
Peach Crops Dented by Frost But Quality Remains High
Aiken and Edgefield peach growers report strong fruit quality despite a sharp crop drop. Survey shows 1.4 tons per acre vs 6.8 normally. frost and hail in spring blamed for losses. Clemson Extension notes some farms still yield well while predicting possible hardship if prices falter. About 53 ridge farms average 300 acres each, with ASCS and Clemson Extension noting supportive regional agency efforts.
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Iken
Edgefield
Aiken County Food and Agricultural Council
Gibson Solomons
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Clemson
Tony Watson
Watson
Fox Creek residential commercial project eyed at 130 million
Augusta developer Hock Development outlines Fox Creek a North Augusta mixed use community along Interstate 20 that could reach about 130 million in value. The plan awaits frontage road completion later this year a joint project with Martintown Investors SCDOT SCANA and Bergen Place owners.
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North Augusta
Charles W
Bill) Hock Jr
Hock Development Co
Fox Creek
Hock
Martintown
S.C. Department of Transportation
Scana Corp
Bergen Place
Aiken County Board OKs tentative 101.4 million budget
The Aiken County Board of Education passed a tentative 101.4 million dollar budget after a lengthy session. A public hearing is required before final approval, with June 12 slated at Aiken High. The vote shifted to 5 to 4 after an executive session on salary adjustments, with several members debating central meeting location and process.
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Aiken County
North Augusta
Johnny Shaw
Standard Tests Called Untrue Indication of Talent
Washington report urges banning standardized tests at elementary schools and restricting them at colleges and in hiring. The National Commission on Testing and Public Policy says overreliance blocks talent, skews fairness, and should shift from single scores to identifying and nurturing abilities across education and work. The three year study cites growth in state testing and argues tests misread performance and are affected by anxiety, environment, or test-taking habits.
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Washington
National Commission On Testing and Public Policy
Commission
George Madaus
Gatekeeper
Gateway
America
Campy Twin Peaks Draws Diehard Fans In Aiken
The seven part ABC thriller has captivated viewers with surreal writing and strong acting. Whatley, Whalley and Sally Rich are among fans who compare it to a well crafted movie and follow complex plot lines despite competing with Cheers.
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Twin Peaks
Diehard Faithful
Aiken
Time
Newsweek
USA Today
Cheers
Whatley
Whalley
USC
Sally Rich
Solution or Just A Fall Tease for Twin Peaks
The note hints that Twin Peaks clear this Monday clarify but not in tonight's finale. The offbeat mystery soap will resume on ABC in fall, with the season ending unresolved about Laura Palmer's killer. A source says the murder plot will be resolved at the end but may feel wrong.
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Twin Peaks
ABC
Laura Palmer
Laura
Lynch / Frost Productions
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