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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2001
Page
1
Readers in Aiken are urged to share firsthand accounts of the September 11 attacks in New York and the Pentagon. Contact Tim O’Briant, managing editor, at 648 2311 extension 227 to reach the news department with witnesses or stories.
Washington reports rising national anger and mounting deaths after attacks on New York and the capital. President Bush pledges a global war on terrorism while Congress moves to join the fight.
Obituaries list Shena W Dye of North Augusta Robert E Powell of Motif Alabama David Settes Sr of Trenton Dottie Todd Dover of Aiken Claude Monroe Hill Jr of Blackville Charlie Doble Jr of Blackville James J Melanaphy noted in funeral notices with dates and locations across multiple towns.
A compact classifieds page listing puzzles and features including page sections for Crossword Cryptoquote and Dear Abby alongside index notes for Bridge and sports. The brief entries preview upcoming columns and entertainment listings in the newspaper.
At First Baptist Church of Aiken about 400 people gathered for a multi church prayer service led by nine ministers from seven area churches. Rev Sheree Jones hosted the event with support from the Greater Aiken Ministerial Association as attendees mourned the New York Washington terrorism tragedy and sought comfort and dialogue with God.
Jennifer Becker of Aiken recounts fleeing Tower No 1 on 9 11 from a meeting on the 30th floor. She describes hearing a loud sound and debris, evacuating calmly as screens showed debris and the event unfolded, with security directions guiding escape.
New York choreographer Sarah Fazio, a frequent visitor to dance studios, was en route to Burns Dance Studio events near Augusta when the Tuesday terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon disrupted travel. She had planned trips for performances, competitions, and NFL halftime shows.
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