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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1979

Page

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Iran forms panel to probe hostages amid tensions

Iran announces an international panel to investigate U S and embassy hostages crimes, inviting anti imperialist figures to join. Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh says a trial date for embassy spies will be announced by Sunday as militants seize Tehran offices of the Radical Party and hold captives.

Tehran Iran U.S Carter Radical Party Sadegh Ghatzadeh Khomeini Ghotbzadeh Bamdad Kennedy Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini United States Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shah San Antonio Texas New York City Sadegh Ghotbzadeh United Nations Security Council United

Carter weighs options to free U S hostages in Tehran

President Carter says Iran’s grievances require a hostage release before any demands can be advanced. He explores fresh options to win freedom for 50 captives, rejects timed ultimatums, and contends the crisis aids his campaign by undercutting Kennedy. He commends allies and seeks UN avenues for dialogue.

Washington Carter Iran United States U.S Tehran Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Democratic Party Switzerland West Germany France Britain Canada Japan

Shah's haven one of least secure Air Force bases

The shah of Iran recuperating at Lackland Air Force Base is living in a relatively open facility with security fears. Anonymous sources warn assassins could exploit gaps to reach him for a $131,000 bounty. Despite tightening measures, observers cite weak fencing and easy access around the base, with photographers and a TV crew breaching security before protective steps were taken.

Shah's Haven Greg Thompson Associated Press San Antonio, Texas Iran New Haven Air Force Lackland Shah Tehran New York Paris France State Department Sue Pittman Wilford Hall Hospital Sturces Wilford Hall Robert Armao Defense Language Institute Leon Creek Kelly Air Force Base Kens-Tv Joe Duncan Empress Farah Duncan Armao Protective Service FBI PSO

Four stages of Christmas noted in civic view

Inside reports highlight four stages of Christmas anticipation preparation prostration and recuperation as Carter administration actions are framed. A glossy poster with 100 female appointments accompanies a page 11C feature while other items touch on language, women on boards and budget concerns.

Carter White House Story Gladys Heldman U.S

Santa quits acting in El Paso often child weariness

Santa props out in El Paso two weeks before Christmas as Dieter Jester, a 31-year-old radio newsman, quits after describing burnout from routine scenes and screaming kids. He notes Star Wars items and pink bicycles remain in demand while praising genuinely believing children who hug Santa. He regrets lifting 65 pounders and urges parents to whisper their child’s name to help Santa feel familiar. He questions whether some kids should still believe in Santa at age one. See SANTA, Page 24

EL Paso Texas Santa Dieter Jester Jester

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