Negotiators in Algiers seek clarifications on Iran hostages deal
U S negotiators stayed in Algiers and discussed new messages from Iran regarding freeing the 52 American hostages. Warren Christopher met with Algerian Foreign Minister Benyahia to clarify details, with Tehran intermediaries awaiting responses. Officials said differences narrowed though no formal new talks announced. Diplomats noted Iran’s demand for financial guarantees evolving from initial figures of up to 24 billion dollars, with figures like 8 to 12 billion mentioned.
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Reagan keeps distance yet optimistic on Iran crisis
President elect Ronald Reagan voiced optimism the Iran hostages issue would resolve before he takes office. He said he could accept any Carter agreement to free 52 Americans but would review or alter terms after Jan. 20. He stressed he would not sign a blank check and pressed for rapid enactment of an income tax cut.
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UAW Opens Third Day Talks With Chrysler Over Concessions
UPI reports the United Auto Workers begin a third day of negotiations with Chrysler Corp seeking wage concessions. President Fraser says details of a revised operating plan and further cost cuts are still pending from federal officials and the Chrysler Loan Guaranty Board.
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IRA claims bombing at West London RAF barracks
The Irish Republican Army said it carried out a blast at Uxbridge RAF barracks in West London, injuring two passersby and causing extensive damage. A RAF band of 35 members fled after the explosion as police and guards responded.
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Merrill Performs in Seattle Supermarket Fan Frenzy
Metropolitan Opera star Robert Merrill toured supermarkets to promote Funk & Wagnalls new record collection The Joy of Great Music An estimated 1000 shoppers packed the Seattle store with 500 records sold after the concert He praised reaching untapped audiences and engaging ordinary fans.
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Metropolitan Opera
Robert Merrill
Funk & Wagnalls
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Northwest Chamber Orchestra
Flu widespread as CDC reports epidemic in several states
The CDC says flu is in almost all states with epidemics in Montana Massachusetts Alaska and New York City and six states report regional outbreaks. Public health officials warn the season is just beginning and impact varies by age and health.
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Skiers rescued as three state blackout cripples power
Engineers raced to find the cause of a vast outage that cut power to 144 million in Utah Idaho and Wyoming. Elevators stalled skiers dangled on Snowbird Gad II lift and traffic signals failed as 99 percent of Utah Power & Light customers regained power later.
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Shell lifts wholesale prices on fuels amid OPEC moves
Shell Oil raised wholesale prices for heating oil diesel fuel gasoline and jet fuel by 2 to 3 cents a gallon in its second weekly hike. The increases reflect higher foreign crude costs and decontrol of domestic crude. Labor data show rising wholesale gasoline prices and heating oil costs in December as oil markets react to OPEC price boosts.
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