Militants reject Christmas releases in Iran hostage crisis
Militants controlling the U S Embassy insisted all 50 American hostages face spy trials and would not be released by Christmas. A militant spokesman said every captive would be tried, contradicting Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh who hoped some could be freed by Christmas. The regime expelled two Time correspondents and pressed for a peaceful solution while signaling potential concessions.
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Iran
UPI
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
U.S
Ghotbzadeh
Time Magazine
United States
Islamic Revolutionary Council
Shah
Panama
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Washington
Ali Akbar Moinfar
Panamian
Revolutionary Council
Carter
Camp David
Snow shoveling warned as deadly task discussed
A cautionary note on snow shoveling risks appears on page 8A. Gov. Ray warns to monitor speedometer as state troopers issue more citations and fewer warnings on page 4A. Page 16A discusses potential uses for gasoh ol byproducts in meeting world protein needs. Page 5A questions if gold exists in Iowa with Howard Bar nett. Page 12A reviews The Jerk and Nosferatu the Vampire as entertainment options.
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Ray
Keychain Device Lets Us Lose Several Keys at Once
A brief aside notes that a keychain can cause multiple keys to be misplaced together. The line suggests a humorous or reflective commentary on everyday items and their effects on daily life.
Transit strike snarls Chicago traffic today
Chicago transit workers walked out defying a court order shutting CTA buses and elevated trains. The first strike in 57 years halted service for about one million riders as weather and gas shortages worsened impacts.
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Chicago
Chicago — Rapid Transit
CTA
Loop
State Street
Oil nations meet but no new hike expected at OPEC talks
In Caracas the 13 nation OPEC convened as Saudi Arabia signaled no further price rise beyond $24 a barrel and kept output at 9.5 million bpd for Q1 1980. Despite high prices, potential cuts in U.S. gasoline and heating oil could raise costs by up to 11 cents per gallon.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Organization of Oil Exporting Countries
Ahmed Zaki Yamani
OPEC
Yamani
Saudi Arabia
Izzedin al Mabrak
Libya
Indonesia
Iran
Pars
Ali Akbar Moinfar
Cold snap grips Iowa as temperatures dip to seven below
An Arctic high brought clear skies and seven below zero readings in Cedar Rapids and Oelwein, the coldest of the winter. Winds from the southwest shift temps upward later today as highs reach into the 50s by Tuesday. Cooler weather to follow with 15 to 20 degree lows tonight in Cedar Rapids.
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Oelwein
International Falls
Minn
Ohio
Great Lakes
Washington
Oregon
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Northern Plains
Western Great Lakes
Dutch firm buys into Life Investors
AGO Holding N V of Amsterdam to acquire one million new Life Investors shares at an average price of 35 dollars per share. The move, approved by Life Investors directors, would give the Netherlands group near half of Life Investors stock and effective control of the Cedar Rapids firm. Speakers quoted are Ronald L. Jensen and Thomas H. Patrick for Life Investors and J. A. Bakker and Th. J. Steenbergen for AGO.
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Cedar Rapids
Life Investors Board of Directors
Life Investors
Netherlands
AGO Holding N.V
Amsterdam
Ronald L. Jensen
Thomas H. Patrick
J. A. Bakker
Th. J. Steenbergen
AGO
Life Investors Common
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