Learning Lebanon from a diplomat's wife in Aiken
Mrs. Bouhabib, wife of Lebanon's ambassador, shares insights on Lebanese culture, language, and resilience. She recalls education in the United States, family life in Washington, and the Lebanese people's hospitality amid conflict. She notes US actions in Grenada influence Lebanese views of America and describes Lebanese urban modernity and language use.
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Julie Cole
George P. Coles
Aiken
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Chapel
Bouhabib
World Bank
Washington
Beirut
United States
Lebanon
Aiken High School
America
Plant Land Fails To Recover Days After Nuclear Test
Ecologist Dr. Frank McCormick notes pine trees on a 40 acre Savannah River Plant site exposed to 9200 curies of cesium in 1962 63 failed to regrow. Nearby trees showed stunted growth. recovery expected 10 20 years, yet pines do not return to the area.
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Savannah River
Frank McCormick
University of Tennessee Ecology
Sponse
McCormick
United Press International
Strut festival marks 18th year in Chitlin Capital town
Salley hosts the Strut drawing more than 400000 visitors to the small town known as the Chitlin Capital of the World. Attractions include Fox appearance, talent show, beauty contest, hog calling contest, strut contest with $1 entry, chitterlings and barbecue, cloggers, live bands, helicopter rides, rides, arts and crafts, and a big dance at 730 with Bill Williams and the Play Boys.
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Salley
Chitlin
Fox
Bill Williams
Play Boys
Calendar of Local Meetings and Health Clinic Slots
Community events listed from 4 to 9 p m include health clinics at Margaret J Weston Health Center and Aiken County Health Department plus numerous club meetings at S&S Cafeteria Belvedere United Methodist Church Legion Home Kalmia School and other venues. Representatives may mail notices to Fraz Chapman Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken 29801-0456 for scheduling and notices.
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Margaret J. Weston Health Center
Clearwater
North Augusta
Kalmia School
American Legion
Legion Home
Jaycee Hut
N.A
Aiken County Board of Education
Warrenville
Linden St
Aiken County
Ponce de Leon Ave
Senior Citizens
Fraz Chapman
Aiken Standard
Aiken
County plans to bring PSA staff under county policy
The executive session discussed placing PSA employees under the county personnel policy. An absent personnel policy was cited as a deficiency by Griffin, Wade and Company in its management letter.
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PSA
Griffin, Wade and Company
Vegetables Parade Protest Near Pike Place Market
In Seattle, a group led by Pike Place Merchants Association demonstrated as ears of corn and carrots to oppose a proposed Burger King near Pike Place Market. Executive director John Turnbull warned it could impact the historic market if approved.
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Seattle
Burger King
Pike Place Market
John Turnbull
Pike Place Merchants Association
Turnbull
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