29 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1991
Page
1
Fort Dodge Iowa AP report says Jim Smith hit a wayward 9 iron on the sixth hole at Fort Dodge Country Club. The ball landed in Jim Van Gundy’s shorts pocket as he waited to tee off on the seventh, causing laughter and disbelief.
Baltimore hosts the 63rd annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians drawing about 1,000 magicians and guests from Japan China India and the Soviet Union. Harry Allen of Daytona Beach Fla promotes his book Sleight of One-Liners with jokes about stage acts and audience replacement. The book is dedicated to Henny Youngman.
President Bush defended U.S. options after Iraq allegedly violated U.N. cease fire by concealing nuclear components and barring inspections. He cited an airburst shot at U.N. inspectors near Fallujah and warned the United States would not permit the “brutal bully” to threaten U.N. visitors.
A two acre blueberry patch owned by Art and Mary Mowry near Wrights Mill Road north of Aiken draws visitors as the season peaks early this year due to a mild winter and regular rainfall. The 1,000 hybrid rabbit-eye bushes, developed by Dr. William Brightwell at a Georgia coastal station, yield a bountiful crop despite an anticipated wrap of the season by late summer.
A 6.0 earthquake struck seven miles beneath the San Gabriel Mountains causing two deaths and injuries to many. Buildings shattered and 4300 structures damaged across foothill towns east of Los Angeles.
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said she will quit the House of Commons after the next election to pursue a career as a global statesman. She plans to seek a seat in the Lords and continue influencing international policy, noting the need for strong guidance on the world stage.
Aiken hosts a Fourth of July celebration at Virginia Acres Park with pie and cake baking contests a watermelon eating contest and a peach bake-off with cash prizes. Contestants must bring peach dishes to the Aiken Standard booth between 1 and 2 pm with winners announced at 2 30 pm First prize 100 second 50 third 25.
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