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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1981
Page
9
Western reporters report Iran’s counter-offensive in the Persian Gulf war ended with Iraq advancing on Susangerd as Iranian tanks were destroyed or captured. The Iraqi general claimed 220 Iranian tanks lost in four days since January 5 while about 110 tanks remained, hindering a renewed Iranian push.
The Carter administration signals potential breakthrough in the Iran hostage stalemate and will negotiate with Iran up to Inauguration Day. Secretary Muskie in Augusta Maine says deadline extensions are possible after Friday. Carter vows to keep pursuing hostages release in his farewell address. State Department remains cautiously optimistic about progress.
Washington AP reports Chrysler Corp secures a $400 million federal loan guarantee as part of a reorganization aimed at avoiding bankruptcy. Lee A Iacocca calls the move a wave of the future and hints at more government backing for large firms. The plan also includes the UAW forgoing $622 million in wages and benefits and bankers forgiving about $350 million in loans.
Washington AP Haig after five days of grilling and pledges of steely eyed toughness with the Soviets awaits Senate confirmation as secretary of state. The Foreign Relations Committee vote was due today with a predicted smooth path to final Senate approval by next week. Cranston indicated a possible shift toward a yes vote after initial opposition.
Medical examiners in Atlanta have ruled out three of four black children reported missing over 18 months. The skeleton found in a southwest suburb is not Jeffery Mathis or Darren Glass based on dental records. Earl Terrell remains unidentifiable due to lack of dental records. Subie Geter disappeared two weeks ago, making a match impossible.
Atlanta marked Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 52nd birthday with a tribute rally at Grady High School. Camille Bell, mother of one of 13 slain black children, led the leadoff speech amid calls for voting rights, fair housing, and full employment act implementation.
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