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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1980
Page
1
TOPEKA Kansas AP Sam Hardage who sought the 1978 Republican Senate nomination says he believes he is among finalists for appointment by President elect Ronald Reagan as secretary of the Air Force. He has not been contacted for talks and does not know how many finalists remain.
In Portsmouth Virginia a coal ship broke free amid 50 mph winds, striking another vessel and later hitting a third as it drifted with a flotilla of coal carriers. The incident disrupted traffic during a busy Christmas period with broad weather warnings and a large regional merchant fleet waiting for berths. The day’s news briefs note holiday travel deaths nationwide, weather outlooks, and various local pages.
Alvin resident Lee Hamlin Edwards died at 78 leaving about 1 million to the Federal Reserve in Dallas to retire U S debt. The bachelor, a former Army sergeant, amassed royalties and other assets across 17 banks. Attorneys will settle the estate and Edwards’ will honors his belief in the country and government.
Algerian ambassador to Iran met all 52 American captives and said they appeared healthy and well nourished. Iran signaled readiness to discuss US counter-proposals but would not drop its $24 billion cash assets and gold demand, while Papal envoy Bugnini said the group was in good spirits.
Baltimore Theater Project presents Dr Rat and his Rat Squad, a two show daily program in city schools teaching rats prevention. The 50 minute play, with music, has reached 7,600 children and aims for over 50,000 as officials call it a community effort to control the rodent problem by changing behavior and reducing food sources and hiding spots.
More than a dozen of the 52 Americans held in Iran spoke to loved ones in a television film showing hostages during their second Christmas captivity. Messages from William Belk and others conveyed love, hope, and resolve as families noted weight loss and quiet resilience.
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