04 May 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1991
Page
1
The weather page notes partly cloudy skies across the region with a chance of showers later in the day. Temperatures range in the mid 60s to low 70s, with varying humidity and light winds from the southwest.
A minor earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck at 8 19 p m CDT, centered in southeastern Missouri about 10 miles west of New Madrid. No injuries or damage were reported across Illinois Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Kentucky and Missouri. Officials from the National Weather Service and the U S Geological Survey described it as very slight with no damage evident.
Plumbers rushing to fix a flooded drain at the Westin La Paloma Resort flushed from a 16 inch pipe a litter of coyotes including three puppies about six to seven weeks old. The animals were turned over to Arizona Game and Fish officials and reported in good condition.
Congressmen Derrick and Spence react to a 1990 Census based reapportionment proposal. The plan would split Aiken County, with Derrick retaining most of Horse Creek Valley and adjacent areas while Spence gains parts of the county. The Six district would be drawn to include about 55 percent Black population.
Destruction from the cyclone leaves up to 300000 feared dead in Bangladesh as relief lags. Only eight helicopters operate for millions in coastal belts. aid pledges total about 19.2 million dollars from the US Japan and Europe with Saudi Arabia adding tents and blankets.
Testimony in the Parc h e prosecution case identifies a key federal informant who gave the FBI a list of about 70 lawmakers he had done business with or believed would accept bribes. State Rep. Paul Derrick faces charges as defense lawyers claim entrapment and government misconduct in the Statehouse corruption probe.
President Bush angrily rejects claims of meeting Iranians in Paris in 1980 to delay hostage releases and scuttle Carter. The White House also considers allowing ex Iran president Bani-Sadr on a book tour while a former aide alleges Reagan campaign discussed a deal with Iran for hostages.
Aftershocks from a severe earthquake in Soviet Georgia trigger landslides that kill at least three in Caucasus villages. Official tallies: over 114 dead from Monday’s quake, 300 injured, 70 missing, and 67,000 homeless in the republic. US center notes aftershocks likely under 5 on the Richter scale.
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