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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2008
Page
1
Raw video shows a powerboat driver losing control and crashing during a tune-up for weekend races in San Diego. No injuries reported and footage released online.
Recycling rates for household items in 2006 show steel cans 62.9 percent yard trimmings 62 percent aluminum cans 45.1 percent tires 34.9 percent soda bottles 30.9 percent glass containers 25.3 percent with cell phones trailing behind.
Obituary brief lists names David Low Beadles of Oakton Virginia Nevaeh Allana Bailey of Warrenville Martha Cooley Caldwell of Belton Heyward E Eubanks of Aiken and Roy K Wilson of Augusta Georgia with death notices and funeral details referenced on page 6A.
Richard Earl Sprohar of Martinez Georgia is indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of embezzlement. He allegedly converted to his own use more than $1 000 belonging to the United States while drawing federal disability benefits. The case stems from income earned while on benefits. FRAUD page 12A
An Aiken mother with seven children escaped a Northside apartment as flames melted vinyl siding and thick smoke filled the building. Fire officials say the blaze began in a mechanical room and reached the attic, with 3:30 p.m. reporting. The mother declined to give her name, saying they lost everything.
Investigators seek Robert M. Bowers 30, of Brooks Avenue, for allegedly climbing through a rear window into his ex-wife Heather M. Pauli s Kellogg Drive home in Aiken and attacking her. A bystander was wounded defending her as officers charge him with burglary and assault with intent to kill.
Mil dred Barton of the Aiken chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy has crocheted over 70 camouflage helmet liners for troops. She makes one liner in her spare time, explaining the small comfort helps soldiers who wear helmets long hours.
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