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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1979
Page
1
President Carter told State Department staff he would not undertake any military move that endangers the 50 Americans held in Tehran, signaling a shift toward cautious diplomacy. He warned of grave consequences if hostages are harmed and urged focus on bringing them home.
Tehran factions issue competing statements on the 50 American hostages at the U S Embassy. The revolutionary government contends some will be tried as spies while others may be released soon, while militants insist no hostage release until the ousted shah is returned. Claims of espionage, possible death sentences, and calls for neutral observers frame the crisis as Ayatollah Khomeini seeks unity amid provincial revolts. The U S and U N voice concern over potential violations of diplomatic immunity and Vienna conventions, as President Carter weighs limited actions to protect the captives.
Huntington West Virginia AP Cabell County Sheriff Ted Barr distributes 30 cent campaign style buttons reading Khomeini Dont Push U S He says courthouse workers have begun wearing them as he defends the protest message after watching reports urging U S pushback on Iran Barr says the buttons express his frustration with the Iran situation and his resolve to stand firm
New York AP report cites Henry Labouisse of UNICEF warning that Cambodia’s famine may worsen next spring due to rice shortages. Relief pledges fall short of the $300 million annual need, amid a population decline from 7 million to about 4 million since 1975.
The November jobless rate falls to 5.8 percent with total employment at a record 97.6 million as 350,000 jobs are added. The labor force stands at 103.7 million, while unemployment dips 140,000. Government policies to slow the economy have not yet shown effect, and auto and steel layoffs may raise rates later.
A 13 member Advisory Council on Social Security recommends cutting the payroll tax to 5.6 percent in 1980 and freezing for 25 years, funding Medicare from general revenues, taxing half of benefits, and boosting benefits for low and high earners. The 400 page report also favors semiannual COLA boosts, widows and divorced women's benefits, and earnings sharing for women. It projects payroll tax savings for $10 000 and $20 000 earners while noting past IRS rulings on benefits.
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund has reached 14 percent of its $6,000 goal with 276.50 in new contributions, bringing the total to 843.50 as 16 days remain until the Dec 24 party for about 1,000 underprivileged Bluefield children. Contributions are urged to push the total over the top, sent to Bluefield Daily Telegraph Box 208 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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