Iranian Gunmen Seize 21 Hostages at London Embassy
Three Iranian Arab attackers stormed Iran's London embassy and took 21 hostages, including a police guard. They demand the release of 91 political prisoners in their Arab-populated region and threaten killings or explosions unless met. The BBC reports a demand for safe passage for captors and hostages, while Tehran blames Iraq for the attack.
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Embassy Seizure Targets Iranian Mission in London
Iran accuses Iraq of stirring unrest as gunmen seize the Iranian embassy in Kensington. Police ring the three story building with fifty officers while negotiations continue. No injuries confirmed though witnesses describe gunfire and captives held inside.
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Redd Foxx home vandalism and threats reported
A threatening telephone call preceded vandalism at comedian Redd Foxx’s home this week. The detail appears in the People column on page 14B of the same edition.
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People
Bank a Place Where You Keep Government Money
A concise definition explains a bank as a place to hold the government’s funds until the government requests return, framing the concept with formal currency custody duties and public finance context.
Carter nominates Muskie for secretary of state
President Carter announces Senate expected confirmation of Senator Edmund Muskie to replace Cyrus Vance as secretary of state. Vice President Mondale and Cyrus Vance stand nearby as Muskie's nomination moves toward Senate approval amid Iran hostage crisis fallout.
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Cedar Rapids woman dies in hit and run crash
Darla Entringer 30 of 1618 Second Ave SE died Tuesday after a motorcycle she rode as a passenger collided with a car at the intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue SE. Driver Kelly Johnson 22 was injured but listed in good condition. Robert Pace 28 was jailed on charges including driving without a license and leaving the scene. Pace's vehicle fled after the crash. Entringer’s death marks Cedar Rapids’ first traffic fatality since last September. services are pending.
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Linn County
Hitchcock dies at 80 as suspense maestro passes
Sir Alfred Hitchcock, legendary director of suspense, died peacefully Tuesday of natural causes at age 80. The filmmaker, whose work shaped film and television, left a lasting impact on popular culture.
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Lance and three others found not guilty on most charges
Former federal Budget Director Bert Lance was acquitted on nine banking law counts in Atlanta. Co defendants Thomas Mitchell Richard Carr and H Jackson Mullins were also acquitted on several counts with hung juries on others. Rebukes and reactions followed as families cried and officials prepared for further briefs.
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Caring network saves diabetic Kevin Warner
Kevin Warner 21 lay unconscious at his parents home after insulin shock. Co workers learned he was diabetic, contacted his church, and a network of friends and his employer helped reach him Tuesday morning, saving him from a critical condition.
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