26 Apr 1980
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1980
Page
1
Militants in Tehran announce plans to move held Americans to various cities to foil any future U S rescue. Iran will hand over eight U S dead from the doomed mission and warn against foreign intervention while accusing U S forces of brinkmanship and signaling broader regional actions.
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher praised President Carter for his handling of the abortive Tehran hostage rescue. A Downing Street spokesman quoted her as moved by Carter’s address and expressing admiration for his courage.
U S Ambassador Diego Asencio and four other hostages will be flown to Cuba within 72 hours with their guerrilla captors after the remaining 13 hostages are freed in Bogota. A new round of talks between the government and rebels was scheduled for today as negotiations continue.
A former business associate filed a suit accusing Lee Trosteer, the governor's photographer, of unfair business practices linked to a fishing gear show. Carroll alleges Trosteer urged moving the Ocean City exhibition to Baltimore and then copied the event for an Eastern Shore resort, with most prep done on state time. Trosteer contends the charges are petty and says he is at the governor's disposal when needed.
Today highlights feature fragmented items from diverse local scenes. Names like Jala Richison Maama and Donald Graff appear alongside notes on foreign trade attitudes and neighborhood tavern praise. A Pennsylvanian minister diorama topic and a late century permits theme are touched upon with brief mentions of books and real estate awards.
Relatives of eight Americans killed in a doomed Iran rescue mission express pride in the daring venture while grieving. Mothers and fathers describe their sons as brave volunteers who would help others, though none had been told of the mission beforehand. The crash left two Marines and two airmen injured as bodies were recovered.
Fragmentary weather note mentions rain and possible storms through Sunday but is garbled. It references rain percent chances, winds, and temperatures but lacks clear locations dates or concrete figures.
The Carter administration maintains unusual calm after the failed effort to free U S hostages in Tehran. Eight American service members died. bodies left amid wreckage in a Persian salt desert. Carter and aides express somber reflection but offer no firm stance on future Iran rescue plans.
Representative Byron of Maryland argues the aborted Iran mission did not breach the War Powers Act and cites hostage welfare as paramount. She notes secrecy mattered and criticizes lack of congressional consultation by President Carter. The House Armed Services member defends the operation while some colleagues urge prior Congress notice.
Robert Nickodemus, a retired businessman and longtime Walkersville leader, died Friday at Frederick Nursing Center. Survived by sons Robert Jr and Charles, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and sister Mrs Mary Nicodemus anl, he was a charter member of Glade Valley Lions Club and served in World War I. He worked at Glade Valley Baking Co and Robert Terry Garment Co and helped form Farmers & Mechanics National Bank. Funeral arrangements set at Stauffer Funeral Home and Walkersville United Methodist Church with interment in Deere Cemetery.
The eighth annual Superwalk drew over 2000 walkers who pledged funds for birth defects research and prevention. Emerson Dorsey, president of the Incá MOT chapter, led volunteers across the route beginning and ending at the Frederick Shopping Park, with many stations manned by emergency personnel and supporters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.