Day Of Thanksgiving Observed For Hostage Return
Community observances in Princeton Athens and Oakvale celebrated the release of 52 Iranian hostages after 444 days. Speakers included Mercer County Circuit Court Judge William O. Bivens Jr and Capt. Paul Davis Jr. as residents waved flags, wore yellow ribbons, and sang patriotic songs in frigid 28 degree weather.
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Pam Hawkins
Daily Telegraph
Wrter
Princeton
Mercer County
Ronald Reagar
Iran
God Bless
America
Athens
Oakvale
William O. Bivens Jr
Princeton Bank & Trust Company
Mini Plaza
Judge Bivens
Ret
USN
Paul Davis Jr
God Was No Further Than A Prayer Away
Former hostage Thomas Schaefer told the National Cathedral service that during 444 days in captivity he prayed for help. The nationwide Thanksgiving observance included events from St Paul to Boise and Port Huron as former hostages and families were honored.
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Thomas Schaefer
National
Reagan
St. Paul Minn
Montana
Ski Demsk
Long Beach
Calif
St. John the Divine
New York
Boise
Idaho
Manchester
N.H
Port Huron
Mich
National Cathedral
Schaefer
Air Force
John T. Walker
Spanish Premier Adolfo Suarez resigns amid party pressure
Madrid AP reports Premier Adolfo Suarez resigns after cabinet emergency session amid intra party criticism. Suarez who has led since July 1976 was set to announce resignation on national TV as king Juan Carlos tours violence torn north. convention and leadership questions loom.
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Europa Press
Suarez
EFE
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Acid Rain Debate Shifts Focus to Local Emissions
A federal report funded by the Department of Energy challenges the view that distant Ohio Valley coal plants drive acid rain in the Northeast. It argues local oil burning and auto emissions may be major or dominant contributors, citing Adirondacks, Florida, and California as key examples. EPA officials note Eastward pollutants often move offshore.
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Ohio Valley
Federal
Department of Energy
Richard Harrington
DOE
Morgantown Energy Technology Center
Pedco Environmental Inc
Cincinnati
Adirondacks
Florida
California
David Bennett
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
East
Bennett
Congress
Reagan Says No Revenge Against Iran but No Reconciliation
President Reagan stated he is not seeking revenge against Iran for the hostage crisis and sees no path to reconciliation with Tehran. He warned travelers about Iran and said the U S may honor the Carter era hostage settlement while reviewing it. He announced budget cuts across all areas and the abolition of the Wage and Price Stability Council.
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Reagan
Iran
Tehran
Carter
United States
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Donovan Senate panel approves Donovan as labor secretary
The Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee voted 11 to send Raymond L. Donovan's nomination to the full Senate after weeks of inquiry into unverified reports linking him to labor racketeers. Five liberal Democrats abstained, citing concerns over the numerous allegations.
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Washington
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Raymond L. Donovan
New Jersey
Senate
Reward Offered For Information On Bank Robbery Hurley Branch
Grundy National Bank offers a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two masked men who robbed the Hurley branch last week, taking close to 300000 dollars. The heist occurred around 1125 on January 22 with suspects fleeing in a red Chevrolet pickup. Authorities urge witnesses to contact the Buchanan County Sheriff, Virginia State Police, or the FBI with any tips.
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Hurley
Blake Compton
Compton
Buchanan County Sheriff's Department
Virginia State Police
Vansant
Weather and political note from Arkansas teachers pay vote
Light snow today with minor accumulations possible. Highs reach the 20s to around 30. Clearing and very cold tonight with lows from below to 10 above. Saturday mostly sunny with highs in the upper 20s to upper 30s. NWS extended forecast through Monday shows milder weather with variable skies and highs in the 50s by Monday. Overnight lows in the 20s Saturday night.
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