Iran awaits U S reply on hostage trial decision
Iran's top judge says no decision on trying the 52 U S hostages until an official U S response to Tehran's terms for freeing them is received. Swiss diplomats pursue Christmas services and parcels. Ayatollahs warn against counter revolution and Western influence amid ongoing Iran Iraq fighting.
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TV execs and actors clash in NY and London headlines
NBC host Tom Snyder dismisses pursuing another prime time show while praising studio experience. Mitch Miller returns to NBC in a new musical program possible pilot. Brzezinski and Elton John face safety measures after Lennon death. Peter O'Toole resigns from Old Vic amid management dispute as Macbeth floods Heathrow security and Old Vic critics slam the production.
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National Christmas Tree to be lit for 417 seconds tonight
The White House said President Carter approved a plan by the National Radio Broadcasters Association to illuminate the tree for one second per day for the 52 American hostages in Iran. Previously only the star of hope was lit as a gesture.
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Earthquakes rock Italy amid fears after November disaster
Tremors across northern and central Italy triggered alarms but caused no casualties or damage. Police reported no injuries, while residents recalled the deadly November 23 quake that killed nearly 3,000. A 4.7 magnitude quake struck the region, prompting panic.
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Begin government crushes no confidence motion on Golan Heights
Prime Minister Menachem Begin's government defeated a parliamentary no confidence motion 56 to 2 over its refusal to annex the Golan Heights. Only Tehiya supported the motion while Labor abstained. Justice Minister Nissim warned annexation would invite diplomatic damage even as the government kept a foothold on the Golan. Labor leader Shimon Peres announced a U.S. visit next month to meet Reagan officials amid expectations of a Labor victory in next year's elections.
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Justice bars census undercount ruling to let 1980 count stand
Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart issued an emergency stay allowing the 1980 census to become official on December 31. He set aside U.S. District Judge Horace Gilmore’s ruling that required adjustments for undercounts in Detroit and elsewhere, delaying the reporting of figures to President Carter.
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Jiang Qing faces possible death sentence in Gang of Four trial
Prosecutor urges death for Jiang Qing claiming she cursed China during the Cultural Revolution era. She defends her stance while the court debates proceed amid government and media disruption.
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