Never Again Never Again: US captives in Iran 444 days
A reflective piece recounts the 444 day Iran hostage crisis highlighting the mistreatment of 52 American captives including William Gallegos James Lopez and John Limbert. It portrays their resilience as heroes while condemning Iranian authorities and urging lasting commitment to Never Again.
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Iran
William Gallegos
Pueblo
Colo
Richard Queen
John Limbert Jr
State Department
James M. Lopez
Globe, Ariz
Lopez
Elizabeth Montagne
Malcolm Kalp
Johnny McKeel Jr
United States
America
Haig Seeks Full Control Over NSC in Reagan Era
Washington reports Secretary of State Haig drafted a presidential directive to strip NSC staff dominance and create two State Department chaired committees. The move, backed by Haig, faces White House caution and Meese counterweights amid fears for Pentagon and intelligence access.
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Washington
Alexander Haig
Reagan
State Department
Haig
NSC
National Security
Richard V. Allen
Henry Kissinger
White House
Oval Office
al Haig
Allen
Robert L. Schweitzer
NATO Command
Europe
Kissinger
Jimmy Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Gerald Ford
Carter
Brzezinski
Secretary of State
Meese
Pentagon
Intelligence
Time Moves On as Inauguration Word Moves from January to December
An opinion argues for changing the 20th Amendment text to shift Inauguration Day from January to December. It notes the original March 4 and January timing reflected slow travel and communication in 18th century America. argues for trimming transition time to fit modern speed and urban industrial life.
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Washington
Energy worries and stockpiled budgets frame post election outlook
The piece notes rising energy prices and large budgets by Exxon Conoco Marathon Union Oil and Standard Oil of California as signals of accelerated energy progress. It also reflects on the Carter defeat and Reagan era transition with emphasis on momentum and the need for allied solidarity in crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CNF
Free World
Exxon
Conoco
Marathon Oil
Union Oil of
California
Colorado
Union
Japan
Standard Oil of
Cetus
Exxon Oil
United States
Australia
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Spain
Jimmy Carter
Poland
Western Alliance
Carter
Energy firms push coal oil and gas projects worldwide
Large energy players led by Shell Oil invest in carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and coal field activity as Southern California Edison seeks unconventional power sources. Canadian tax changes and Trudeau limits slow exploration, while Korea faces a warned, potentially dangerous security outlook with North Korea likely stronger in tanks air and navy.
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Shell Oil
Shell
Standard Oil of Ohio
Kerr-McGee
Standard of Ohio
Southern California Edison
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Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Anded
Hugh Ike Shott
Hugh Shott
Richard Wesley
Berry's
Ronald Reagan
Pacific Palisades
Rowland Evans and
Robert Novak
George F. Will
Ray Cromley
George Bush
Middle East
Trudeau
Jack Anderson
Korea
Peninsula
Central Intelligence Agency
North Korea
South
South Korea
Dale van Atta
CIA
North
Koreas
Seoul
Republic of Korea
Kim Dae Jung
Pacific
Persian Gulf
Agency For International Development
Jeff MacNelly
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