Iran Feels Reagan Hostage Comment Ignites Parliament
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Rafsanjani denounces Reagan’s claim hostages were kidnapped by barbarians and vows to seek repayment, accusing the U.S. of ransom swindling. Iran seeks a $24 billion guarantee deposit for assets, amid hostage stalemate on day 422.
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United States
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Los Angeles
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Majlis
Rafsanjani
U.S
Prairie Grain Co. collapse highlights 1980 top stories
The report notes Prairie Grain Co. collapse as one of the state's ten major news items for 1980. Other items include energy and maintenance cost concerns in public equipment purchases and various entertainment, sports, and social topics across pages 5A to 14A.
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New hostage film shows black hostage among released group
United Press International reports Iran released a new 10 minute film showing 18 of the 52 American captives with Algerian diplomats on Christmas Day. Charles Jones of Detroit is the only Black hostage identified. Elizabeth Ann Swift, 39, described the ordeal as frightening while noting movement and uncomfortable conditions.
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Iran Today
Charles Jones
Detroit
Algeria
Iran
Abdel Karim Gheraieb
Mohammed Bel Hossein
Foreign Ministry
Elizabeth Ann Swift
Tracks Left Hanging After Washout Near Hope BC
A section of CP Rail's main line hangs over a giant hole after heavy rains washout the track bed and a part of the Trans-Canada Highway northeast of Hope. Officials say about 100000 cubic yards of sand and gravel will be needed to fill the gap. Floodwaters in the northwest United States and western Canada were subsiding today.
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Rioting erupts in Kabul as Soviet forces tighten grip
Anti-Soviet riots surge in Kabul with Russian tanks and helicopter gunships in brief yet intense clashes. Reports say Soviet and Afghan troops killed an American military adviser near the Iranian border, amid rumors and rapid street closures.
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India
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Kabul
Afghanistan
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Babrak Karmal
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Karmal
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United States
Pakistan
Rail worker dies under train wheels
Michael Icenbice aged 32 of Cedar Rapids was killed in a yard incident behind Quaker Oats when a train car and engine backed over him. He was an employee of Chicago & North Western. He was struck as the wheels passed over him and dragged about 50 feet. The engineer was unaware until notified. Reported at 5 05 p.m. Cause of death listed as multiple injuries.
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Bigger bite of paycheck to taxes
Social Security tax rises for 1981 with higher withholding and subject wages. The tax rate goes to 6.65 percent from 6.13, and the earnings base climbs to 29 700. Benefits ceilings rise to 5 500 for 65-71, 4 080 for under 65, with no ceiling for 72 plus.
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