13 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1991
Page
1
The Braves stay in the pennant chase as they extend their push with a win at home. Key hitters drove in runs and the pitching staff held the opponents to few timely hits, keeping Atlanta within striking distance of the leaders.
In LOLO Montana a wolf-dog tore off 3 year old Elaine Landvig’s arm after she reached into a cage to pet the animal. The stepfather shot and killed the 120 pound crossbreed owned by her grandfather Joseph Man. No charges were filed and sheriff Jay Print said no violation appeared to occur.
Papua New Guinea AP reports armed parents attacked Mount Hagen high school staff during a meeting after four 10th graders were suspended. Headmaster Camillus Nungi suffered head wounds and several teachers and students sustained minor injuries.
A notice lists multiple deceased individuals Virginia Harn Beer Belvedere Kimberly Daugherty Cook Alken Carolyne Howell Duwel Williston iam Collin Jerald Lumbarton N C Claud Daniel Van Sant Alken Sallie P Turner Edgefield with a prompt to refer to Page 3B for full obituaries and details.
The Commerce Department reports July retail sales rose 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted 153.7 billion dollars, following June’s 0.1 percent gain. The three month rise marks the first such stretch in a year, with autos up 1.1 percent and durable goods up 0.7 percent, signaling a slow but ongoing economy recovery.
BankAmerica Corp and Security Pacific Corp confirmed a 190 billion merger, forming a West Coast banking megafirm with 2,400 branches and 92,000 employees across 10 states. The deal aims to save about 1 billion annually within three years, with both sides cautious on job losses. Analysts say the move could curb fees and boost competition, while expanding services amid pressure from debt and foreign rivals.
Three Republicans and one Democrat filed to succeed long term Mayor H Odell Weeks. Beverly D Clyburn is unopposed in District 3 for the council seat. Republican primary set for Sept 10 with possible runoff Sept 24. general election Nov 5.
In Jerusalem Israeli leaders discussed United Nations proposals for a quick end to the hostage crisis amid reports Iran may aid a weekend cleric release. In Geneva UN Secretary General Perez de Cuellar said he would meet with an Israeli team to push a constructive reaction. Three Western hostages have been freed, with further releases tied to Israel Iran’s report on freeing Sheik Abd ul Karim Obeid. no independent confirmation.
Contenders include former County Council member Fay S. Hatcher former City Councilman Frampton W Durban Karen Papouchado and Robin Meehan.
National Weather Service reports the Aiken Augusta region has 4.82 inches of rain in August after a 65 inch downpour on Monday. Midlands SC records show rainfall more than double last year’s pace with May–July totals breaking state records. Upstate flooding forced evacuations as creeks rose around Hartwell Lake. residents describe sudden moves to safety.
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