18 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1991
Page
1
In Baltimore a 10 year old boy is accused of armed robbery after allegedly pulling a handgun on a 8 year old and taking a yo yo during a Thursday encounter. Police say the youth fled with the item and was later arrested on May 1 for another robbery involving a 9 year old and a .22 revolver.
Teodulo Gabriel Alarcon warden of Tuxtepec jail and Delfino G Mendoza Bautista police sergeant were ordered to stand trial in federal court on criminal conspiracy and interference charges. Thirty four inmates tunneled out on July Aug. 3. four were recaptured days later. Investigators say the warden and the sergeant accepted bribes to ignore the escape.
Obituaries list Julien E Atkinson of Beach Island Frances E Enders of Aiken Myrtle Lennon Glass of Aiken Euce via Matthews McGee of Saluda with details continued on Page 4A.
Graniteville Richardson's Lake manager said the private club prohibits Black entry and two Cub Scout Pack 409 members were refused while white children were allowed. NAACP officials plan talks with the owner and will consult the national organization. Tickets grant membership rights and the club reserves denial power. the manager plans to leave his post amid the incident.
Hurricane Bob strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane off the U S Atlantic coast. A hurricane warning stretched from Virginia Beach to Cape Henlopen as outer banks and Pamlico Albemarle sounds faced the greatest threat. Bob moved at about nine miles per hour with center near 80 miles south of Cape Hatteras and top winds around 75 mph.
The South Carolina coast watched Hurricane Bob Saturday as forecasts shifted toward a path that would miss the state. Forecasters in Miami predicted a north-northwest move with a turn northward skirt the North Carolina coast before moving away. Officials had standby plans with equipment fueled and generators ready as the storm formed off the Bahamas.
Part of the Outer Banks relies on ferry boats to move weekend visitors. The note hints at further detail on page 10.
President Bush vetoed a bill allowing Washington DC to spend its own money on abortions arguing the nation must protect the unborn. He doubted abortion would dominate next year’s race and criticized militant protest tactics in Wichita. Congress did not override the veto.
Entries for the Aiken Standard Ugly Shorts contest must be at 124 Rutland Drive by 5:30 p.m. Monday August 19. First prize is 100 dollars, second 75, third 50. Local businesses are invited to participate in Ugly Shorts Day on Friday August 23.
A gunman killed seven people and wounded eight in a 10 minute riot at Strathfield Shopping Plaza near Sydney before taking his own life. Police noted no clear motive and victims included four women and three men. chaos filled the crowded mall as shots rang out.
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