Pennsylvania towns plan welcomes for released hostages
United Press International reports Pennsylvania communities preparing celebrations for returning hostages. Johnstown will honor Regis Ragan with a reception, parade, and services. Erie considers a parade and gratitude events for Carter and Reagan. Mount Pleasant plans a parade for Jerry Miele. Baltimore?
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Christopher Christopher seen for Supreme Court tribute amid hostage crisis
Washington (UPI) Jimmy Carter aides say if re elected he would have nominated Christopher Warren Christopher to the Supreme Court in tribute to his work in securing the release of hostages. Christopher returned to the State Department and was praised by about 50 staff members in a low key farewell. He spoke of a fine swearing out ceremony and recalled the drama of the action on Reagan inauguration day. Christopher, 55, plans to return to California to resume private practice after four years as the department's No. 2. Carter aides had suggested he might have been nominated to the high court if Carter had won another term. He and 13 others received the Medal of Freedom last Friday.
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Last snag in hostage case aired
Negotiator Robert Mundheim reported nine hours before Reagan's inauguration that Iran had not signed the final page of the transfer plan for frozen Iranian assets. After negotiations in London and Algiers, a deal was reached, freeing 52 Americans. Mundheim noted the escrow amount was smaller than the $24 billion figure often cited and that about half would repay American bank loans.
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UPI
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ABC May Top Hostage Reports With Secret Negotiations
ABC Paris bureau chief Pierre Salinger leads a two year reported investigation into America Held Hostage the Secret Negotiations detailing Iran embassy kidnapping fallout. TheABC PBS CBS NBC competed for exclusivity while Salinger and team reveal high level documents tapes and interviews in a 2020 special set to air tonight at 10 p.m. EST on 20 20.
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Kennedy's End to 22 Year Marriage Shocks Nation
Sen Edward Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy announce they will terminate their marriage after 22 years. The couple says the decision comes with respect for each other and their children and will be finalized through appropriate legal proceedings. The announcement notes no further comment.
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Police rule out death by own action in Erie murder case
A UPI report states Herbert McDonald of Corning New York concludes Cpl Robert Owen was murdered rather than killing himself. The 9 year veteran was shot near his cruiser Dec 29 and blood pattern analysis supports murder with 98 percent certainty. Police have cleared all officers of involvement in both the Owen death and a separate diamond ring theft case.
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Copeland charged in Beltzhoover slaying
Tommy R. Copeland, 31, of Beltzhoover, was charged with criminal homicide in the shotgun killing of Brenny Dobson, 22. Police traced him via a radio stolen from the victim’s home and sold to another man. Dobson was found with shotgun wounds Jan. 12 at her Beltzhoover residence.
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Pittsburgh Rail Grant Boosts South Hills Link
The Allegheny County Port Authority Transit will receive 90.6 million dollars in federal funds to advance the Pittsburgh light rail project to the South Hills. The grant brings total federal support to 190 million with 290 million more needed from future administrations. Representative Walgren warns future funding may be at risk due to budget cuts.
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Trial date set in eagle case in Beaver County
An 18-year-old Economy resident, Mark E. Foringer, pleaded innocent to charges that he and a juvenile companion killed a Golden Eagle and two hawks in Economy. The trial is set for April 6 before U.S. Magistrate Da Jeanne Sensenich. Judge Hubert I. Teitelbaum will oversee the jury trial. The offenses cited include violations of the Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Acts and the Migratory Bird Act.
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UPI
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U.S
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Mark E. Foringer
Hubert I. Teitelbaum
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Earl Schriver
Schriver
Fire destroys two businesses in McKees Rocks
Fire consumed a cafe and a dairy store in McKees Rocks Allegheny County yesterday along with a vacant former drug store building. The blaze lasted about four hours and caused no reported injuries. The cause remains unknown and no damage estimate was available.
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Judge chosen to preside over Hickton bribery trial
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge George H. Ross was named to preside over the bribery and obstruction of justice trial of former District Attorney John J. Hickton who goes on trial February 23 for allegedly offering support to current District Attorney Bob Colville to influence a grand jury probe of Cyril Wecht now a county commissioner.
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UPI
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George H. Ross
John J. Hickton
Hickton
Bob Colville
Cyril Wecht
Fifth Grade Teacher Dismissed Over Schoolyard Beating
Pittsbugh UPI reports Miller School dismissed fifth grade teacher David Parks after he admitted lining up eight girls last November and kicking their rear ends with his knee. Superintendent Richard Wallace confirmed the incident and dismissal.
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TWA Offers Free Flights to Relatives of Freed Hostages
Jim Callery of Trans World Airlines said the carrier will provide free flights on any TWA routes inside or outside the United States for parents spouses or children of freed hostages. Relatives should contact Callery at 777-6940.
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UPI
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