07 Sep 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1997
Page
1
College football results show Clemson edging Appalachian State, Notre Dame topping, Georgia over Georgia Tech 13 to 17, and Tennessee facing UCLA in a series of late season games. The scattered briefs indicate notable conference play and rivalry outcomes.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates the 22nd Aiken County house at 346 Fairfield St behind the Croft House. Rotary Clubs sponsored the project with 110 members contributing 1,395 volunteer hours. Wade Brodie, Rotary House Coordinator, calls it a worthwhile effort that united Rotarians and provided housing for a family. Refreshments follow a home tour.
Deaths are reported for Carmen Maria Butler Aiken Calvin Coolidge Green Jim McNally Belvedere William Joseph Redmond Jr in Augusta Georgia and Wilmington Delaware notices on page 8A indicate multiple local obituaries.
The Ga lottery announces winning numbers from Saturday drawing. Cash 64687 shows a prize or jackpot figure while the Lotto numbers listed are 23 4 18 17 28 with 9 6 as additional digits. No full clarity on prize details or exact draw context is provided.
Crowds in London wept and laid flowers as Diana's funeral drew millions in Kensington and Westminster. Her brothers attacked media and royal life while Prince William and Prince Harry followed the cortege. Elton John sang Candle in the Wind as tears flowed for England's rose and the nation reflected on the tragedy two days after Paris crash that killed Diana and Dodi Fayed. Paparazzi questions linger about the fatal car chase and the driver who was found legally drunk.
In London Westminster Abbey the two princes, aged 15 and 12, followed Diana’s gun carriage with bowed heads and restrained sorrow. Elton John opened a tribute as crowds and cameras watched, while Earl Spencer offered comfort to his nephews amid the nation’s grief.
In Calcutta the frail nun rests in a convent chapel that proves too small for mourners. A larger chapel will host the body as a state funeral is prepared. Sister Barnet says Mother Teresa will be buried at the Missionaries of Charity convent in central Calcutta. Mourning crowds endure monsoon rain, with some lingering outside after learning entry is limited. Mondal, a 25 year old homemaker inspired by the nun, traveled two hours to pay homage and plans to return.
A late night escape from prison triggers calls to crime victims via IVIS the Internet Victim Information System. Voters had approved a constitutional amendment mandating agencies share victim information and contact victims as defendants move through the system.
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