Khomeini Calls UN Move A Step Forward In Crisis
Ayatollah Khomeini and Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh described the U.N. Security Council call for a negotiated settlement as a step forward in the U.S.-Iran crisis. In Qom they tempered earlier hard lines while residents in Tabriz seized state broadcasting facilities and clashes in Qom eased after two days. The resolution urged restraint and negotiations over the embassy siege and hostage crisis involving 50 American captives.
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U.S. Proposes $9 Billion Gulf Rapid Deployment Plan
U.S. administration planners weigh up to nine billion dollars over five years to equip forces for rapid crisis deployment to the Persian Gulf and other areas. The plan centers on 50 CX jet transports and 16 depot ships to haul tanks and supplies, with Marine and Army forces staged for offshore deployment by mid 1980s, pending political approvals and host-nation access.
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Byrd Rules Out SALT II Debate This Year
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd said there is no chance the SALT II treaty debate will begin this year. He noted time is running out and suggested a January start after the election campaign. Byrd favors the treaty but warned about potential delays affecting prospects. He also referenced windfall profits tax debates and Chrysler loan aid, with filibuster threats from Sen. Weicker on the rescue bill.
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Rhodesian Assist and Tax Cut Failure Dominates Headlines
The United States agrees to fly British military equipment into Rhodesia while Senate Republicans fail to pass an income tax cut. John Connally expresses shock at Edward Kennedy remarks about the Shah of Iran. Separate coverage notes security concerns after The Who concert stampede in Cincinnati.
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Shah vows to answer allegations after hostages freed
Shah of Iran plans to respond to vicious charges only after American hostages are freed. Senior adviser Robert Armao said the deposed ruler will not relocate to Panama, South Africa, or The Bahamas and ruled out Egypt. Armao spoke amid protests at San Antonio College and renewed criticism from critics including Sen. Edward Kennedy.
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Food prices surge to five year high in November
November wholesale food prices rose 2.6 percent led by meat with processed poultry up 21.5 percent. The overall wholesale index gained 1.3 percent, signaling the year to date inflation at producer level near a 1974 peak. A Labor Department economist warned 1979 may be the worst year for inflation at the producer level since 1974.
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Iran hostage crisis policy moves and regional tensions
President Carter told about 100 House members the United States will tighten economic measures to pressure Iran for hostages release. Vance may seek European support as a State Treasury mission travels abroad. In Iran, clashes in Qom between Khomeini and Shariat Madari supporters left one dead amid protests over a constitutional empowerment bid for Khomeini. The ailing shah, in San Antonio, ruled out safe havens and declined comment on events until hostages are freed.
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