13 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1991
Page
1
The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp announced dropping the nickname The Big Easy from its campaigns after community leaders said it failed to tell the citys full story The board says the nickname once linked to the 1970s era and the 1987 film should no longer define New Orleans tourism
Aiken resident Charlie Upson II, 25, of 528 Newberry Street NE, was arrested Friday night about 7 30 p.m. on a search warrant at his home by the Aiken Department of Public Safety and narcotics squad with probation and parole. He faces charges of distribution of crack cocaine, distribution within a half mile of a school, and possession of crack cocaine. Authorities seized $1000 in cash at the scene.
Brief death notices list Mananne Luckey Augusta Annie Louise McGowen and Margaret Jean Kelley Odom with reference to page BA for full details in this North Augusta area notice.
The United States and allies begin withdrawing from northern Iraq while creating a quick strike ground and air force across the border in Turkey to protect Kurdish regions. The coalition of 3,200 forces, including 1,500 U.S. troops, will be reduced by Monday, with the group ready to respond if Iraq threatens Kurdish minorities in the security zone north of the 36th parallel.
The advance group of the 450th Ordnance Company is due at Augusta Bush Field around noon today. Major Bruce Shearer says a formal Army hanger ceremony will welcome returning Army Reserve ammunition squad members including Glenn Mosely and John Kyle. The unit, activated Sept 27, deployed to Saudi Arabia Nov 4 and leaves for Augusta July 20, supporting Desert Storm.
Mary Margaret Roberts, 25, won the preliminary talent portion on Friday during the Miss South Carolina Pageant’s third night in Greenville. She tied earlier with Margaret Leigh Cassels in swimsuit, while Ronnetta Renee Hatcher won the preliminary swimsuit. Forty-one contestants compete, including Miss Aiken County Jessica Joiner and Miss Thurmond Nancy Moore Thurmond. Finals air on WRDW Channel 12 at 9 p.m.
Independent counsel Lawrence Walsh widens Iran Contra probe focusing on current CIA officials including Tom Twetten and the handling of diverted Iran arms profits. Former operations chief Alan Fiers says subordinates and superior knew of the scheme while North's role and profits siphoning are under scrutiny amid Gates nomination.
President Bush sharply defended nominee Robert Gates for CIA head and urged the Iran Contra probe to share any information Walsh has that could affect Gates. He called Gates a man of honor and integrity and said Walsh may disclose data if available.
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