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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2001
Page
1
Archaeologists uncovered chipped tools and stone flakes on a hill along the Savannah River suggesting humans reached America about 15,000 years ago, 3,000 years earlier than the previously accepted 12,000 year arrival by primitive Asian hunters, altering the historic timeline.
The Vietnam War memory fades with Memorial Day yet resurfaced by claims that former Sen Bob Kerrey's Navy SEAL unit killed villagers. Veterans react, some defend Kerrey saying he did his job amid lingering ambivalence.
Obituary notices from North Augusta Bracey, Aiken and Granteville list George C. Grittin Mary K. Myers and C. Johnson. Obituaries note local ties and service details for area residents, reflecting community notice style in the 5A section.
Classifieds column and TV Week roundup provide brief notices and program notes. The page lists sections such as Index Classifieds Crossword Dear Abby Movies and Opinions with page references guiding readers to entertainment and advisory content.
Aiken downtown celebrated Memorial Day Saturday with a 30 minute parade highlighting US Marines and their Iwo Jima victory. A Marine Corps League float won best overall, featuring four surviving veterans, plus younger Marines in battle dress raising an American flag atop Mt Suribachi.
A 53 year old Couchton man Bracey C. Johnson was found dead Saturday morning with major head injuries. His adopted son Lamont Shomari Johnson, 21, was arrested and held at the Aiken County Detention Center on a murder charge after the elder was found outside his Alex Johnson Road residence. The coroner reported he died at 7:45 a.m. following treatment at MCG. Authorities said the son remained in investigative detention Saturday morning.
Glenn Wilson of Aiken announces a path to promote creation theory against evolution, saying he will hold public meetings after Judge Rodney Peeples on April 12 denied his request for a school board hearing to teach both theories on mankind’s origins.
Edward Palmer Henderson known as Ted was 16 in late summer 1943 and would turn 17 to join the Marines. He finished high school early and studied a year at the University of South Carolina while awaiting his birthday. His sister Rosa Henderson Murray recalls his enlistment.
Rosa Murray recalls her late brother who excelled as an Eagle Scout and shared adventures. She describes copying his pursuits from tree climbing to bird study, noting she counted 40 birds for merit badges just as he did. The family cherishes his influence.
Bush and allies pushed a 1.35 trillion dollar ten year tax cut through Congress. The package, largest since 1981, lowers income tax rates and trims taxes as Bush celebrates in the White House East Room. The win comes despite his party losing Senate control.
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