Iran hostage crisis demands patience overaction
The piece argues that the United States must show patience and resolve in response to the Tehran embassy hostage crisis led by Ayatollah Khomeini. It urges avoiding panic or a violent Raid on Entebbe style action, while warning against appeasement and stressing the power of global opinion. It notes Bazargan’s resignation and questions the Shah’s treatment location. It calls for preparation to act if needed without sacrificing prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
Tehran
United States
Shah
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Entebbe
Khomeini
Ayatollah
France
Reflections Through Time On Trust And Progress
A reader recalls the 1920s era and contrasts with today, lamenting broken promises by contractors and the loss of old values. The letter muses on technology, schooling, fuel and water issues, automobiles, sports, and politics while advocating honesty, law and order, and a hopeful yet guarded view of modern leadership.
Cancer Insurance Boom and Scrutiny Across Agencies
Fear of cancer drives a boom in policies that cover only cancer, led by American Family Life Assurance Co. of Columbus, Georgia, with 4.7 million policies and 41 percent revenue growth to 300.7 million in 1977. Critics warn of high-pressure sales and misleading benefits while investigators flag questionable practices and the dubious value of extended hospital benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Family Life Assurance Co
Columbus
American Family
United States
John Amos
House Select Committee On Aging
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Massachusetts
Maryland
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Armando Valladares
Jackson
Senate
Miami
Local church class reports favorable officer progress
The T E S Bible class at First Baptist Church reviewed strong officer reports and set a goal for the coming year. Attendees included Mrs Royal Mrs Humm and several others, with a long list of names present at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Royal
Humm
Crist
Bussard
Walsh
Lewis
Virgie Kreh
Amy Kreh
Watkins
Shultz
Esterly
Smith
Mary Fisher
Ida M. Markey
Frederick
William Schmidt
Rose Burger
Mary Nothagle
Worthington Staley
Harriet Kolb
Alice Kolb
William Darner
Eleanor Hauck
Prisoner of Castro fuels turmoil for Valladares
Guillermo Valladares, jailed since 1960, faces new punishment over his Paris published book Prisoner of Castro. He says a high Cuban police official demands a letter denouncing friends and restricting his family, but he refuses to write it, fearing spiritual death.
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Valladares
Cuba
of Castro
Paris
Jackson
Castro
Ture
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Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan
Kansas
Colorado
Jack Rebbit
Detroit
Panana Canal
Beverly Byron
Panama
South America
Teddy Roosevelt
Canal
U.S
Raymond Credifer
Myersville
Forest
Willhys
Carter
Middle East
Jarec
Beaso
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Carer
Piersone
Joan and
Russ Thompson
Lewistown
Hum
Jong
Jack Anderson
Dio
News-Post
Frederick County Health Department
Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
Freda
Doll
Tuberculosis Group
Toastmaster's Club
Hotel Frederick
North Market Street
Lewis Dixon
Tom Garner
Woodrow Corbin
Art Mason
Chase Gove
Kent Lindquist
Bruce Harstad
Yoditate Inc
First Federal of
Hagerstown
Federal Savings and Loan of
FIRST
Federal Savings & Loan Association of
Sherverters
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