19 May 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1991
Page
1
USC Aiken advances to the NAIA World Series in Lewiston Idaho after a 91 point win over St Andrews in Athens West Virginia sealing a three game tournament sweep in Area 7 Championship. The Pacers previously reached the World Series once and now prepare for opening Friday.
Mexico released its first endangered species list marking peyote, a cactus-based psychedelic used in religious ceremonies, as protected. The decision blocks its use by Indians and bans exports, prompting officials to discuss possible yearly harvesting rules while highlighting broader protections across wolves, falcons, corals, orchids, sea turtles and other species.
Obituary notice lists Ruby Lee Clark Alice Oakman Alma Reynolds Mary Sanders and Mabel Scott with details on Page 4A. Includes names and towns Aiken Mount Holly Mauldin North Augusta Greenwood.
May fatalities in Aiken County exceed last year for the month while population grows. Coroner Sue Townsend cites more drivers and stagnant patrol manpower as factors. For the first five months, 1991 deaths are down from 21 to 18 versus 1990.
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce renovated its rear entrance and built a brick walkway funded by local banks. Each contributing institution paid 300 dollars for brick placement, creating a lasting sidewalk with bank names and aesthetic appeal.
More than 200000 people joined nationwide protests in Seoul and other cities, the largest since Roh Tae-woo took power in 1988. Demonstrators clashed with police with tear gas and improvised weapons. 100 protesters faced arrest warrants as government reshuffles were speculated amid a wave of violence and a police minister dismissal.
Mexican anti-terror troops battled inmates in a three hour melee at a Tamaulipas prison in Matamoros after a prisoner allegedly attacked a rival described as a Colombian drug lord. Police deputy said elite Foxes unit was called in as officers planned a possible entry on Saturday.
Massoud Barzani of the Kurdish Democratic Party announced a broad in principle accord with Saddam Hussein's government on democracy and Kurdish autonomy. Details on regional size and governance remain unresolved, with no signing date set. The pact mentions free elections and press, separation of Baath from state, and integration of Kurdish forces into Iraqi security.
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