Largest diamond ever to sell at auction sets world record
In New York Sotheby’s achieved a $9.13 million sale for an 85.91 carat pear shaped diamond described as a drop of frozen light. The gem plus Luce estate jewels pushed total jewelry sales to $36 million, a U.S. record, with bidding starting at $6 million and finally reaching $8.3 million plus a 10 percent commission.
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New York
Neil Letson
Clare Boothe Luce
United States
Diana Levitt
Sotheby's
Bubble confusion as giant soap bubbles swirl over Greenville street
In Greenville, giant bubbles formed after a Pat-Chem Inc detergent spill. About 20 gallons leaked from a hose into a storm drain, prompting no public health danger according to officials. Observers believed it signaled the end of days.
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Greenville
Jane Craven
Hattie Smith
Ms. Craven
Wade Hampton Boulevard
Hattie
Pat-Chem Inc
Creck
Pat-Chem
Charles Garrett
Clear and Cool Tonight Then Warmer Tomorrow
Clear skies and cool weather are forecast tonight with a low in the mid 40s. Mostly sunny skies and warmer weather are forecast tomorrow with a high in the mid 80s.
Deaths noted in Edgefield Springfield and Grays Hill notices
Death notices for Uther D. Benson of Edgefield Willie Bell of Springfield Fausteene S. Fairey of Grays Hill and Frank Mims of Edgefield appear on Page 6A with full obituary details forthcoming.
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Uther D. Benson
Edgefield
Willie Bell
Springfield
Fausteene S. Fairey
Grays Hill
Frank Mims
Aetau's
Persian Gulf Tension Eases After Iran Clash
President Reagan said the United States views the Iran Gulf confrontation as closed after attacks that damaged Iranian platforms and ships. On Tuesday ships avoided the gulf and Kuwaiti tanker escorts paused while Iran claimed U.S. losses.
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Reagan
United States
Iran
Persian Gulf
Gulf
U.S
Iraq
George P. Shultz
Kuwait Oil Tanker Co
Hijackers Leave Kuwait Barge After 16 Day Hostage Ordeal
Algiers mediated end to 16 day hijack of a Kuwaiti jumbo jet. Eight gunmen freed 31 hostages at dawn while two passengers were killed. Gunmen whisked away in unmarked cars moments before hostages exited. Deal reportedly involved safe conduct to an unspecified location and talks between hijackers and Algerian Foreign Minister Taleb Ibrahimi.
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Algiers
Algeria
Kuwait
Taleb Ibrahimi
Hedi Khediri
Dukakis Victory in New York Sets Democratic Path
Michael Dukakis celebrated a decisive New York primary win with 51 percent, projecting a fast track to the Democratic nomination. Jesse Jackson placed second with 37 percent while Al Gore Jr. trailed at 10 percent and prepared to exit the race. Gore urged unity as Dukakis and Jackson head toward the final six primaries.
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New York
Michael Dukakis
George Bush
Jesse Jackson
Dukakis
al Gore Jr
Jackson
James Ruvolo
Democratic Party
Ohio
Gore
Clothing costs push CPI up 0.5 percent in March
U S government report shows consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in March driven by a record jump in clothing. Apparel costs surged 2.0 percent with gasoline up 0.4 percent and food prices up 0.3 percent.
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Washington
County Forecasts No Hike In Taxes
County Administrator W Scott Barnes told Aiken County Council that revenue projections for 1988 89 are preliminary and do not include a property tax increase. Estimated revenues total 17 4 million with property tax revenues rising to about 5 million and an 8 percent mill value increase.
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Aiken County
Barnes
Csra Computer Inc
South Carolina Electric and Gas
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