Iran president blames U S for hostage delay in Tehran news conference
Iran's Abolhassan Bani Sadr told foreign reporters in Tehran that the United States holds real power delaying the release of 52 American hostages for over 13 months. He demanded U S return of Iranian wealth and money held in U S banks before any solution, citing Shah wealth and frozen assets as non negotiable. He criticized Carter’s motivation after the 60 Minutes interview and urged a firm U S stance on the Shah's funds while Iran pressed for non interference and a counteroffensive against Iraq.
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Lebanon
Abolhassan Bani- Sadr
United States
Washington
Majlis
America
U.S
Iran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Bani Sadr
Bani-Sadr
Carter
Cbs-Tv
60 Minutes
Ronald Reagan
White House
Iraq
Saudis to hike oil prices amid OPEC talks
Saudi Arabia announced a price increase likely to be about 2 per barrel to 32, retroactive to Nov. 1, after consulting other OPEC members. Oil Minister Yamani suggested a loose, broadly agreed pricing approach as Iran and Iraq war strains unity. Calderon Berti predicted possible 1981 pricing adjustments and warned of a first quarter deficit, with demand returning to 1979 levels.
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Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
U.S
New York
Petroleum Intelligence Weekly
Humberto Calderon Berti
Vienna
Calderon Berti
Iran
Iraq
Suharto
Union balks at Chrysler wage freeze
Detroit union leaders refuse to back a wage freeze without concessions from Chrysler Corp. The company plans a 1981 package including cost cuts, supplier payment delays, and a debt-to-stock plan while seeking a $400 million federal loan guarantee. Analysts warn of bankruptcy risk amid rising rates and weak demand.
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United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler Corp
Joe Zappa
Chrysler
Chrysler Loan Guarantee Board
Washington
No. 3
Chrysler Loan Guarantee) Board
Former FBI aides fined for illegal break-ins in 1970s
Four days after charges against former acting FBI director L. Patrick Gray were dropped, two senior aides were fined a total of 8500 for approving burglaries during a 1972 73 radical leftist search. W Mark Felt received 5008 and Edward Miller 3500. Both faced potential 10 year prison terms but argued appeals and public sentiment. Felt called the conviction a serious blemish on his career and vowed to appeal.
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L. Patrick Gray
Pose
Felt
Weather Underground
Gettings
Justice Department
Gray
Richard M. Nixon
Hoover
Electors cast ballots to name Reagan for president
In state capitols electors gathered to cast their ballots for Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Illinois, Georgia and Maryland electors backed Reagan or Carter as designated, while Mississippi reported unanimous Reagan support. The Electoral College meets to certify votes with Mondale to announce totals in January.
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Ronald W. Reagan
United States
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Columbia
S.C
Raymond Finch
Jackson
Miss
Ed Pittman
Mississippi
Congress
Walter F. Mondale
Pay compromise seen as dead in Congress
Washington AP report says House Republican leader predicts a $10,000 plus pay raise for members will be dropped from the omnibus spending bill. If correct, a late lame duck session may still reach a budget compromise to keep key federal departments funded by midnight.
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House Republicans
Congress
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State, Justice, Commerce, Treasury and
Health and Human Services Departments
Jamie L. Whitten
D-Miss
Michel
ABC
Illinois
House-Senate
Inside a Small Town Sounds Bigger Than It Seems
A concise note suggests a town hides more in sound than sight, hinting at local character, conversations, and subtle happenings shaping the community atmosphere. The piece emphasizes auditory detail over visual scenery and invites curiosity about everyday life.
Court rules federal judges entitled to back pay and raises
The Supreme Court unanimously rules Congress and President Carter violated the Constitution in 1976 and 1979 by withholding enacted pay raises. It boosts base salaries for federal judges, grants back pay amounts, and names Chief Justice Burger author of the opinion, while outlining related high court actions on other matters.
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Warren E. Burger
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