Witness testimony ties white defendants to Lillie Allen killing riot era
In York Pennsylvania 1969 race riots witness Thomas P. Smith described two defendants firing on Lillie Belle Allen and the crowd cheering afterward. He identified Robert Messersmith as wielding a shotgun and said the group celebrated after the shooting during the incident outside a station.
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Robert Messersmith
Lillie Belle Allen
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WSRC lays off workers to fix skill mix at SRS site
WSRC President Bob Pedide said layoffs limited by reassigning staff to prioritize mission critical activities at the Savannah River Site. He warned further reductions or new hires may follow after the new year as skill imbalances are identified. About 13,400 people are employed at SRS, with roughly 12,000 behind WSRC.
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WSRC
Bob Pedide
Pedide
Pedde
SRS
Court grants suspended term for man in foot licking case
Aiken defendant Leaphart received a 15 year suspended prison sentence and five years probation after four charges were dropped. Prosecutors say he coerced a woman into a sexual act involving her feet and money from a Georgia lottery winnings claim. The defense dismisses the actions as greed and fear, while prosecutors insist the act was forced and humiliating.
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Leaphart
Ola Johnson
Thomas
Johnson
Brenda Brisbin
Brisbin
Sted
Aiken
Colonial wed from 18 Colonial wed from 18 the past
The event aims to recreate a Southeast wide two day experience with candle makers a smoke house a black smith bakers weaving and spinning Visitors from across the Southeast will attend and tour buses are expected Officials urge proper behavior as the association notes misconduct was never tolerated in the classroom For more information call Mike Huehler or Lynn Thompson.
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Thompson
Mike Huehler
Lynn Thompson
Willow Springs Meeting House Camp Schedule October Event
October schedule lists daily camp openings at 10 a.m. rain or shine with tours and stage demonstrations. Highlights include 16th century English martial arts, Law of the Land talks, educational glimpses into the schoolroom, baptisms, spectator receptions, and a Sunday Anglican service with a fashion review and Father Jay Parker reading. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, with a tavern and Kendall Speaks venue noted on both days.
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