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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2001
Page
1
President Bush urged Asian leaders to join the war against terrorism to save the civilized world. Russia and China showed unease as calls for a quick end to US attacks on Afghanistan grew among other nations.
In Mexico City two germ banks tucked in a sprawling area stock dozens of petri dishes of anthrax. No armed guards or cameras are visible and health officials are scarce as labs reportedly sell or swap the microbe to individuals with scientific credentials.
Notices list multiple deaths including Jake Anderson of North Augusta Mario R Rowe of Ridge Spring and Shannon E Row James Whyte II of Alken. Obituaries reference funeral and burial arrangements.
An index of today’s paper highlights upcoming features across Bridge nest Crossword Dear Abby Horoscope Opinions Sports TV Week M 3c 2 20 4a 18 Inside with page references and brief section notes. Readers are guided to puzzles, advice columns, and column features inside.
An 11 year old girl and her 4 year old brother died Saturday when a go cart leaving a driveway was struck by a car on Bogeyville Road near Columbia Highway. Stacy Johnson of Ridge Spring drove the Pontiac. the go cart left a driveway and entered the road. The incident occurred about 11 a m according to the Aiken County Coroner's Office. Two white crosses mark the scene.
Fairgoers enjoy the dragon roller coaster on Kiddies Island as the Western Carolina State Fair opens at Aiken Jaycee Fairground on Highway 1 west of Aiken. General admission is five dollars with 1:30 PM gate opening.
Aiken County Hazardous Materials Team chief Don Turno states the 35 member unit is ready to respond to crises such as gas leaks chemical spills or radioactive releases. He notes no special post Sept 11 procedure has been adopted and emphasizes caller gathered information remains key. The article questions need for a formal terrorist threat protocol.
U S forces conducted night covert missions into Afghanistan and attacked a Taliban airfield and Mullah Omar residence near Kandahar. Two U S soldiers died in a helicopter crash in Pakistan, the first combat deaths in the Afghanistan campaign begun October 7. Air Force Gen. Myers said Rangers achieved objectives despite Omar not being present.
Quarterback Blake Petty went 13 for 21 for 208 yards with two touchdowns as South Carolina rolled to a school record 656 yards. Brian Scott had six catches for 143 yards and the Gamecocks built a 40 lead in the first half. Andrew Pinnock and Derek Watson each ran for 105 yards and a TD as South Carolina improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC.
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