Militants Ask Iran to Take Over Hostages in Tehran
Militants holding about 50 Americans at the U S Embassy in Tehran urged Iran's Revolutionary Council to assume responsibility for the captives. They signaled a possible breakthrough but warned against concessions to U S demands. An embassy spokesman said the handover decision would come tonight or tomorrow amid ongoing U N talks.
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County Budget Sparks Curbs on Activities
Local parents and teachers urge cutting extracurriculars and sports to balance the College Community budget. Citizens voice concerns over rising electric bills and street light requests. State reports note jail costs rising as Linn County plans for next year.
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Price Rollback Authority Debated in Carter Admin
Washington officials say Carter aides weigh asking Congress for power to order price rollbacks on hikes above voluntary guidelines or require pre notice of increases. A rollback plan would bolster the Council on Wage and Price Stability, while wage enforcement remains unchanged. Officials caution the study is early and tentative as inflation takes center stage after January prices rose 18 percent annually.
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Iowa House weighs official state fish channel catfish
Rep. Larry Kirkenslager proposes designating the channel catfish as Iowa’s official state fish. He argues it is abundant and popular for sport and eating while noting the move could raise awareness of water quality and pollution. Some lawmakers question the need for symbolic designation.
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Officials grapple with Tehran hostages shift amid release talks
U S officials reacted cautiously to Tehran saying Moslem militants would turn American hostages over to the Revolutionary Council. President Carter was alerted during a White House dinner with Helmut Schmidt as Cyrus Vance summoned him. State Department officials noted surprise and warned a May delay possible amid Khomeini demands for Parliament approval.
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Governor picks Christine Hansen to Iowa Commerce Commission
Gov. Robert Ray appointed 33 year old Christine Hansen to replace Mary Holstad on the Iowa Commerce Commission, with Hansen saying she hopes to stay beyond the current term. Ray also defended ousting Holstad for missing many meetings while undergoing hospital treatment for alcoholism.
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