Death of Iranian leader Khomeini confirmed
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died Sunday twelve days after surgery for digestive bleeding. Iran's official IRNA and Tehran Radio reported the death, with BBC monitoring and claims of prior complications including a heart issue, though independent confirmation was not possible.
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Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Islamic Republic
London
Tehran
Khomeini
British Broadcasting Corp
Iran
Nicosia
Mujahedeen Khaliq
People’s Holy Warriors
Mujahedeen
Partly Cloudy Forecast With Afternoon Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy conditions are expected with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will reach the 90s and overnight lows in the 70s. See details on Page 7A.
Obituaries list for multiple individuals across several cities
Death notices for Mattie J Barton in Philadelphia Kathryn S Bridgers in Aiken Orian J McCook in Augusta Sarah C Phillips in Clarks Hill and Gus Sanders III in Augusta appear in this brief obituary roundup with confirmation of deaths and locations.
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Mattie J. Barton
Philadelphia
Kathryn S. Bridgers
Aiken
Orian J. McCook
Augusta
Sarah C. Phillips
Clarks Hill
Gus Sanders
Ili
Beijing Crackdown Ends Tiananmen Sit In With Troop Assault
Troops and riot police encircled Tiananmen Square in Beijing after martial law was declared. By early Sunday soldiers moved through crowds, firing and crushing a three week student demonstration. An estimated 500 people died as armored units advanced from the east.
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Beijing
Tiananmen Square
Aing
China
Tiananmen
Big Rise In Food Prices Expected
The Associated Press reports eased drought worries and lower grain prices due to spring rains but warns consumers face the biggest food price rise in eight years. Economists project up to a seven percent increase as harvests in 1988 faced drought and production losses are discussed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Doug Miller
St. Joseph County
Indiana
Midwest
Comdove
Ohio
Moore Sees Hope for Local Option Tax Ahead of July 1
Sen. Thomas L. Moore says the local option tax bill still has a chance to become law when the General Assembly reopens June 19. The plan ties a penny sales tax to property tax relief, with counties gaining new revenue while school millage remains unaffected. House and Senate disagree on rollback percentages, from 50 percent to 100 percent, with a possible compromise around 65 percent as talks resume.
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House
Senate
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
General Assembly
Sen. Moore
South Carolina Municipal Association
Association of Counties
Street Fight New Hope Community Battles To Get Rid Of Crack Cocaine
New Hope in Aiken County continues its struggle against crack cocaine as residents push for cleaner streets. The piece recalls the community’s 1978 turnaround when leaders sought change and youth began leaving dilapidated areas.
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New Hope
Hope
Aiken County
Buga-boo
New Hope Crusaders
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Sheheen
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