12:00-01

NOON-HEADLINES

TALENT=Melanie
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Federal aviation investigators look for the cause of yesterday's small plane crash into a Roanoke neighborhood.
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ANCHOR=Melanie


And no end yet to a hostage crisis in central Florida involving two small children.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
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News 7 at noon is next. Noon-Open
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Plane-Crash


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=dal
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Yesterday's small plane crash in Northwest Roanoke, left one man dead and a lot of unanswered questions about what happened.
The single engine plane crashed just after takeoff near the corner of Delaware and Cove.
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Denise Allen is at the scene of yesterday's crash.
She joins us now with more on the invesitgation.
Denise?
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Kroger-Move


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=12
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=kroger


A judge in West Virginia says he will not interfere in the decision to close a Kroger Distribution Center and move the jobs to Roanoke County.
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A group of taxpayers and union officials sued when the supermarket chain closed the Charleston warehouse earlier this year.
The lawsuit said the supermarket chain accepted public funds to build the West Virginia facility.
Judge Andrew MacQueen ruled that while the company did use low- interest bonds to build retail stores, the money wasn't used to build the Charleston warehouse.
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Cabin-Lake


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=jmc
TAPE#97-77
GRAPHIC=none


People who lost everything in the fire at the Cabin Lake Condominiums in Danville can get federal help.
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They'll be able to apply for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.
People can get up to 40-thousand dollars to replace personal belongings.
Homeowners can ask for as much as 200-thousand dollars for building repairs.
The S-B-A will open an application center tomorrow, at the Danville airport.
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NC-Fire


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=jmc
TAPE#97-79
GRAPHIC=Fatal Fire


A fire in High Point, North Carolina this morning left three men dead.
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The fire started in an abandoned building just before one-thirty this morning.
Fire and smoke trapped three homeless men inside.
A fourth managed to break down a door, escape, and call the fire department.
It took about an hour to bring the fire under control.
The cause is under investigation.
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E-Abed


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#97-89
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales


Next month a big racketeering case coming up for trial in Roanoke's federal court.
Yesterday the government re-indicted one of the principal suspects.
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Rod Abed (AH-bed) is charged with obstruction of justice- -for allegedly trying to hire someone to provide him with an alibi.
Abed and others were indicted earlier this year for allegedly setting fire
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to the Corner Store on 13th Street in Roanoke- -nearly three years ago.
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((TOM BONDURANT/ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY: HE MADE OFFERS OF MONEY THROUGH OTHER PEOPLE AND THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE TO PAY THIS FELLOW A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEY. KEITH HUMPHRY/NEWS-7: To say he wasn't anywhere near 13th street on the 13th? BONDURANT: BASICALLY TO PUT THE BLAME ON SOMEBODY ELSE. ))
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The indictment says Abed planned to pay Phillip Orren to give false testimony.
Orren is serving a six-year sentence for ARSON, himself.
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E-Coffey


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=Chelsea Clinton


A 55- year- old Moneta man has been charged with threatening President Clinton's daughter, Chelsea.
According to the indictment returned yesterday Samuel Edmond Coffey mailed threats of a sexual nature to the White House four times.
Postal inspectors say he never mailed them directly though.
The first one was sent to the postmaster in Virginia Beach, with a request that the letter be mailed to Washington from there.
One of the other three went by way of Baltimore.

ORLANDO-HOSTAGES


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE#netA
GRAPHIC=standoff


For a third day now, a suspected murderer who was on the run from police, remains barricaded in an Orlando home holding two young children hostage.
The children's families are frantic, but police believe John Armstrong is taking care of them and will eventually free them.
Lee Cowen has the latest.
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((
NEGOTIATORS SPENT THE NIGHT TALKING AND WATCHING AS THE STANDOFF ENTERED ITS THIRD MORNING.
IT'S BEEN NON-STOP SINCE TUESDAY WHEN MURDER SUSPECT JOHN ARMSTRONG CRASHED HIS CAR AFTER A HIGH SPEED CHASE AND RAN, TAKING REFUGE IN A STRANGER'S HOME NEAR DOWNTOWN ORLANDO.
INSIDE, 4-YEAR OLD MALCOLM PHILLIPS AND HIS 2-YEAR OLD COUSIN TEDI PRIEST, THEIR MOTHERS FORCED AT GUNPOINT TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND.

(( SOT, IRIS VICKSON, TEDI'S MOTHER))



(( SOT, ADRIENNE PHILLIPS, MALCOLM'S MOTHER))


POLICE SAY ARMSTRONG APPEARS TO BE TAKING CARE OF THE TWO CHILDRENDESPITE INITIAL THREATS THAT HE PLANNED TO KILL THEM BOTH IF HIS DEMANDS WERE'NT MET. HE EVEN TOLD HIS OWN SON OVER THE PHONE, THAT HE WOULDN'T HURT EITHER CHILD, BUT POLICE AREN'T TAKING ANY CHANCES.

(( SOT, CAPT. SAL LOMANOCO, HOSTAGE NEGOTIATOR ))


ARMSTRONG HAS A LONG HISTORY OF TROUBLE WITH THE LAW. .HE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN PRISON WHEN THIS WHOLE THING STARTED HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR A FAVORABLE SURPREME COURT RULING REDUCING HIS 12 YEAR SENTENCE FOR ROBBERY. RELATIVES SAY HE WAS TRYING TO TURN HIS LIFE AROUND.
CLOSE TO 50 RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAVE BEEN EVACUATED, SOME WITH LITTLE MORE THAN THE CLOTHES ON THEIR BACK. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED HOME UNTIL THE SITUATION IS UNDER CONTROL.
TIME MAY BE TAKING IT'S TOLL. NEGOTIATORS SAY ARMSTRONG APPEARS TO BE TIRING, AFRAID TO GO TO SLEEP. THAT'S IN EVERYBODY'S FAVOR, POLICE SAY, AS LONG AS FATIGUE DOESN'T TURN INTO ANGER. LEE COWAN, CBS NEWS, ORLANDO.))


GLOBAL-WARMING


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#netB
GRAPHIC=NONE


After eleven days of tough negotiations an agreement was reached today at the global warming conference in Japan.
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Participating nations approved a deal to reduce fuel emissions by industrial countries.
The European Union will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by eight percent below 19-90 levels, the U-S by seven percent and Japan by six percent.
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(( PRESIDENT CLINTON: THE AGREEMENT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY STRONG, AND ECONOMICALLY SOUND. IT REFLECTS A COMMITTMENT BY OUR GENERATION TO ACT IN THE INTEREST OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. ))
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The treaty must still be approved by the governments of 38 of the countries involved.
Some U-S lawmakers say its prospects aren't looking so good in the Senate.
U-S industries complain it'll raise unemployment.
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ANCHOR=Melanie


Still ahead,
Governor Allen hopes to see a rise in tourism thanks to a multi-million dollar grant for historic sites in the Commonwealth.
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and,
a retailer in the Star City is leaving the nest of the city market.
First, let's check in with Patrick in the Weather Center.
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ca-crash


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE


In California, rescue crews are at the scene of a fiery freeway crash near Sacramento.
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VO-NAT
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There were reportedly as many as five tractor-trailer trucks and 22 cars involved.
At least two people are dead.
There also word that a major interstate has been shut down during the morning commute.
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For-Birds


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=sgo
TAPE#97-82
GRAPHIC=business news


For 12 years it's been a shopping paradise for bird lovers.
But next month, For the Birds on Roanoke's city market will close its doors.
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Store owner Peggy Spiegel said business was fine..
but she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren.
Spiegel said she's going to miss the unique relationships she has with her Roanoke customers.
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((PEGGY SPIEGEL/STORE OWNER; WE LEARN AS MUCH FROM THEM AS THEY LEARN FROM US. THEY CALL, THEY SHARE THEIR BACKYARD BIRD EXPERIENCES WITH US AND WE GAIN KNOWLEDGE FROM THEM AND THEN WE SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHER PEOPLE. AND IT'S LIKE A LARGE FAMILY.))
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Spiegel says her store in Blacksburg will stay open.
And she will continue to serve her Roanoke customers, delivering seeds and other bird supplies every Tuesday.
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E-Poplar-Forest


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#97-85
GRAPHIC=NONE


The state is pumping money into two Bedford County attractions in the hopes tourist money won't be far behind.
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Governor George Allen announced his final budget will include a two million dollar grant for Poplar Forest and two and a half million dollars for the National D-Day Memorial.
Both organizations will have to match that money through private fundraising.
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((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: THERE'S ALSO SOME TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM THIS, TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE THESE TWO DIFFERENT BUT RELATED, INTERESTING ATTRACTIONS. IT ENHANCES THE ABILITY OF BEDFORD AND THE ENTIRE LYNCHBURG AREA AND FOR THAT MATTER ROANOKE TO ATTRACT PEOPLE TO THIS AREA, IF YOU'RE TRYING TO DRAW TOURISTS.))
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The proposals still have to survive the budget process in the General Assembly.
Area legislators promised to make sure both grants make the final cut.
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County-Schools


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=djo
TAPE#597-48
GRAPHIC=Roanoke Co.


Some South Roanoke County parents say the idea of bussing their children to a different school is not an option they want the school board to consider.
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The Gardens sub-division in Scenic Hills contains 75-houses, but only 12-children there go to Penn Forest.
Based on the County's Blue Ribbon Committee's recommendation, parents would have to provide transportation for their children after the 1998-99 school year if the family doesn't want the students going to Back Creek.
But some parents think it's an unwarranted measure.
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(( CARLA KEEGAN/SOUTH COUNTY RESIDENT; I DON'T SEE THAT THERE'S REALLY AN OVERCROWDING PROBLEM RIGHT NOW AT PENN FOREST BASED ON THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE STUDY THAT WAS CONDUCTED A YEAR AGO. ACCORDING TO MS. WRIGHT THE ATTENDANCE IS DOWN THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF A LARGE GRADUATING CLASS OF FIFTH GRADE LAST YEAR. ))
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The committee recommends redistricting as a way to avoid new construction costs.
A decision will be made by the school board in January.
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ANCHOR=Melanie


Still to come,
One toy store has the perfect answer for holiday gift ideas for children.
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and,
A billionaire's company of Christmas soliders is going up for auction.
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E-Safe-Toys


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=tfl
TAPE#97-78
GRAPHIC=Toys


Toys and holiday shopping go hand in hand.
But before you buy that perfect gift, the Roanoke Safe Kids Coalition has some toy safety tips.
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Toys can cause injuries or even prove deadly in some cases when children choke on small balls, balloons or broken pieces. Tammy Hale works with Roanoke Safe Kids Coalition... She says any toy has the potential to be dangerous, but they do come with warning labels and guidelines.
Hale says there is one toy you can't go wrong with--Play-Doh.
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((TAMMY HALE/ROANOKE SAFE KIDS:IT CLEARLY STATES ON THE BOXES AGES TWO AND UP. IT ALSO STATES THAT IT'S NON-TOXIC. IF A LITTLE ONE WERE TO PINCH OFF A BITE OR TWO THEY'D PROBABLY BE OKAY))
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Safety experts say parents should play along with children to ensure their safety.
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E-Gift-Registry


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=sgo
TAPE#97-81
GRAPHIC=Christmas


If you're having trouble figuring out what to buy some children on your gift list there's a new system to help you.
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It's the computerized gift registry system at Toys R Us.
Kids can cruise the aisles, picking out the toys they want with a hand-held scanner.
The toy store chain says the registry makes it easy for relatives to find gifts.
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((EARL SNOW/TOYS R US: IF THIS KID WANTS THIS, THEN I DON'T HAVE TO ASK OR SNEAK OUT OR TRY TO FIND OUT WHAT HE WANTS. ALL I GOTTA DO IS PULL OUT THIS REGISTRY, THEN I'VE GOT A LIST OF ITEMS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME TO GIVE ME AN IDEA OF THE ITEMS HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE.))
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Some shoppers worry kids could get carried away and scan themselves a list their parents can't afford.
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((SHARON FRANKLIN/SHOPPER: I GUESS THE PARENTS WILL HAVE TO TALK TO THEM ABOUT THAT. IT'S LIKE THE SAME THING AS GOING TO SANTA AND ASKING HIM FOR EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN. JUST HAVE TO EXPLAIN THEY CAN'T GET IT ALL--EASIER SAID THAN DONE.))
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Toys R Us says the registry will be available all year, not just during the holidays.
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Stocks


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=sta
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=stocks


On Wall Street at Noon, the Dow was DOWN 157 points
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SPORTS MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Melanie


Up next,
The best players on the high school gridiron were honored last night.
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and,
It was a close game for the Hokie-Highlander match-up.
We'll have the highlights from the hardwood.
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FFE


ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7=18
GRAPHIC=FFE LOGO


The William Fleming Colonels raked in the honors at the 14th annual Friday Football Extra awards banquet last night.
Mike Stevens has a recap of the night's festivities.
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SUPER=01-George "Kila" Miller/FFE 1997 Coach of the Year; :44
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(( More than 200 folks packed the place to help recognize our 13 players of the week, including two time winner Lee Suggs, who finished this past season with 29 hundred and 17 yards in 14 games.
After the players left the stage, the coaches took over.
In Group A Radford's Norm Lineburg top top honors after his Bobcats made it to the state semi-finals.
Heritage's Pem Apperson was the big winner in Group Two-A. He took a 2-and-8 team from a year ago all the way to the state championship game.
But the man was Fleming's George Miller. He not only won the Triple-A coach of the year honor, but he was also name Friday Football Extra's overall coach of the year for 1997. ((GEORGE MILLER/FFE COACH OF THE YEAR:))
The Fleming victory parade didn't end there as the Colonels were also named Friday Football's Extra team of the year.
Plus, Colonel Lineman Shakir Majied was named the first recipient of the brand Lee Cook Lineman of the year award, which is named in honor of the former Pulaski County lineman.
Cook's parents and his girlfriend were on hand for the presentation and to accept $1000 from WDBJ to go into the Lee Cook fund in Pulaski Co. ((SHAKIR MAJIED/LEE COOK LINEMAN OF THE YEAR:))
Franklin County quarterback Bobby Basham was named the WDBJ-7 scholar athlete of the year. His 4 point 4 grade point average earned him a two thousand dollar scholarship.)) ((MIKE STEVENS:))

Tech


ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=TB98-1
GRAPHIC=Tech hoops


In mens basketball action, Radford gave Virginia Tech a run for its money before the Hokies beat the Highlanders 79-72.
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SUPER=03-Blacksburg/Highlanders vs. Hokies; :00


Tech's Myron Guillory gets two of his 14 on the fake and then the lay up to but the Hokies up by 6 early.
But Radford's Cory reed answers with the pass to Eric Parker for the jam off the perfect slow break.
Radford's Rian Everett tries to SUPER=34-Virginia Tech/79/Radford/72;

Pull R-U closer with the three pointer from the corner; but Tech had the last word.
Russ Wheeler notches two of his game high 20 inside; Tech beats Radford by 7.
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UVA


ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#VB98-1
GRAPHIC=NONE


And over in Charlottesville, the Cavaliers played host the the 13-th ranked Connecticut.
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SUPER=03-Charlottesville/ESPN; :


Curtis Staples goes to the corner for three of his 15 points the Cavaliers trailed 12 to 9.
U-conn's Ricky Moore answers with three of his 10 points as the Huskies led Virginia 22 to 18.
Then in the second half, Virginia goes to Norman Nolan who hits the jumper for a game high 16 points Virginia trailed 58 to 50.
Connecticut gets the steal and pass SUPER=33-Connecticut/74/Virginia/63/;

to Richard Hamilton who scores the layup and the Huskies beat the Cavaliers 74 to 63.
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FORBES-TOYS


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net-d
GRAPHIC=christmas


He was the man who had everything.
Malcolm Forbes, the late billionaire known for his flashy parties and famous friends.
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But in addition to collecting yachts and homes, Forbes collected toy soldiers, thousands of them.
SUPER=03-New York, NY;


And just in time for the holidays.. the troops from the Forbes museum of military miniatures will leave their barracks for the auction block at Christie's.
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IN Q=

(( HUGO MARSH, CHRISTIE'S TOY EXPERT: WE'VE SEEN AT CHRISTIE'S, FOR MANY YEARS, A HUGE VARIETY OF WONDERFUL TOY SOLDIERS. BUT THIS - THE MALCOLM FORBES TOY SOLDIER COLLECTION - BEATS THEM ALL.//BUTT TO: TAPE 1/15:38:06 THIS IS A SENSE OF FUN BECAUSE YOU'VE GOT A WIDE VARIETY OF PIECES, AS YOU CAN SEE &1/8UNDER VO OF SOLDIERS&3/8, THE PIECES GATHERED AROUND US ARE COLORFUL AND ENTERTAINING." ))
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Part one of the sale begins today in New York.
Part two will take place next week in London.
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