Aftermath Reflections on Cerritos Air Disaster
The writer recalls the Cerritos collision of an Aeromexico DC-9 and a Piper, describing the firestorm, casualties on the jet and ground, and the sobering lapse of time before death. He shares personal flight memories and the futility of explaining such tragedies with clichés, ending with a note on fate and grace.
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Los Angeles
Aeromexico
Melbourne
Fla
Atlanta
Cape
FAA
Delta
Piper
God
Man Charged With North Augusta Rape and Burglary
North Augusta officers arrested Dean Franklin Smith, 20, on first degree criminal sexual conduct and burglary after a 32 year old woman reported a rape. Police received the 2 01 a m call Saturday and found someone inside the house.
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North Augusta
ATC Registration Window Set for September Dates
ATC registration at Aiken Technical College runs September 22 to 25. Times include September 22 from 1 to 5 p.m., September 23 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., and September 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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ATC
Aiken Technical College
Cancer Society Sets Annual Meeting in Aiken
The American Cancer Society will hold its Annual Meeting on September 25 at 7 30 p m at the Council on Aging building 159 Morgan St N W Aiken. Pam Jones and the I Can Cope Group will speak then a brief business meeting follows a catered reception with a 5 dollar per person donation requested for expenses.
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American Cancer Society
Council On Aging
Morgan St. N.W
Aiken
Pam Jones
I Can Cope
Nuclear Society Dinner Panel on Solar Power Economics
The Savannah River Section of the American Nuclear Society will hold a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 15 p m at Ming Yat Restaurant in North Augusta. Guest speaker Edward J Ney of Georgia Power will discuss solar power projects economics and status. Contact Rutland or Veronica Johnson for details.
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Savannah River
The
American Nuclear Society
North Augusta
Edward J. Ney
Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power
Ran Rutland
Veronica Johnson
Vogtle
Friendship Male Chorus to Perform at Hopeland Gardens
The Smith Hazel Recreation Center invites the Friendship Male Chorus to a 6 p.m. Tuesday concert at Hopeland Gardens. The event showcases a male chorus program in a community venue with free admission.
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Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Hopeland Gardens
Langley Girl Assaulted and Detained in Augusta
Augusta police investigated a sexual assault and unlawful restraint of a 16 year old Langley girl. A black male approached at 11:30 p.m. near 13th and Telfair, threatened her with a knife, and forced her into a vehicle before taking her to an unknown residence and injuring her. She received treatment at University Hospital and was released.
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Augusta
Langley
13Th
Telfair
University Hospital
Quincys Robbed Dog Tracks Suspect
A man robbed Quincys Steak House on E Mar tintown Road at 2 30 a m and fled. Police used a bloodhound to track the suspect for about a mile to Buena Vista Avenue where Charles Neal of Columbia was arrested. Items were recovered after the arrest according to Lt Densmore.
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North Augusta
Department of Public Safety
Quincy
E. Martintown
Charles Neal
Columbia
Buena Vista Avenue
W.D. Densmore
Quincy’s
Lt. Densmore
Fire damages at Revco Distribution Center and arson case in North Augusta
Fire at the Revco Distribution Center in North Augusta Industrial Park damaged a golf cart and caused moderate damages. A 14 year old Aiken County youth was arrested on theft forgery and arson charges linked to a Friday 1 a.m. fire at 1316 Park Ave. A bale of hay was set on fire with a lighter, damages to the barn contents estimated at 4000 dollars. The theft report says two checks were taken from 1316 Park Ave Thursday and attempted cashed at Coursey Market in Montmorenci.
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North Augusta
Revco
Aiken County
Park Ave
John K. Kneece
S.E
Coursey’s Market
Montmorenci
South Carolina National Flex Banking Promise
A SCN advertisement touts speed and local roots with no extra approval layers. It highlights premium Line products, Bargain Checking, and Flex Savings and Checking as solutions for fast responsive banking aligned with South Carolina business and people.
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South Carolina National
SCN
South Carolina
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Mexico
Cowles Syndicate
N.A
Cancer Society
Nuclear Society
Psee
FDIC
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