Pakistan embassy stormed as mobs burn building and kill Marine
Moslem mobs in Islamabad stormed the U.S. Embassy shouting threats, flames engulfed the building, and about 100 Americans were rescued from the roof by Pakistani troops. A Marine, Cpl. Steven Crowley, 20, was killed and 37 wounded as protesters also burned U.S. information centers in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
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Saudis Delay Assault To Recapture Mecca Mosque
Interior Ministry said Saudi troops halted an all-out assault on Mecca's Grand Mosque to avoid harming hostages and the sacred site. Reports from Tunis claimed most intruders were cleared from the central area, with hostages released, while Tehran accused the U S of complicity and mobs attacked the U S Embassy in Islamabad and the Information Center in Rawalpindi.
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Kidnap victim safe after night in grave
A kidnap victim endured a frightening night in a shallow grave but has been found and is back at home. The report notes recovery and relief for family amid ongoing concern.
Cedar Rapids Faces Rail System Woes
Phase I of a comprehensive study highlights Cedar Rapids rail issues including poor trackage and yard facilities, clouding the railroad picture and affecting operations in the region.
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Laplanders balance challenges noted in brief blurb
A fragment mentions Laplanders unable to keep balance on a pus with unclear context. The brief appears in a miscellaneous section alongside other index items. The readable text is sparse and vague.
Threats rise as Iran hostages face possible U S action
Iranian militants vow to execute 49 American hostages if the United States mounts military action against Iran. The Carter administration hinted at force as carrier groups move toward the region. Khomeini leads mass anti American demonstrations in Tehran amid a tense crisis.
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Thanksgiving Day edition promises plenty of reading in The Gazette
The Thanksgiving edition of The Gazette arrives in the morning with stories and features. It notes over 15,000 Iowans have chosen personalized license plates and mentions home delivery by merchants. Recipes use leftover turkey and obituaries material are due by 9 tonight.
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Deadly Midwest blizzard shuts highways and schools
A powerful November blizzard buries eastern Colorado with 5-foot drifts and suspends life across the region. The storm, blamed for at least seven deaths, closes highways, airports, and factories as drenching rains flood Oklahoma and Kansas, prompting evacuations along Pony Creek in Ponca City. A separate crash near Hershey Nebraska and a fatal airline maintenance incident in Tulsa add to the toll.
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