U.S. warns Iran on using hostages as witnesses
The Carter administration warns Iran that using American hostages as witnesses in a Tehran trial would be public exploitation and could draw full responsibility for consequences. White House spokesman Powell says the U.S. may consider options under international law, including possible naval action, as the hostage crisis enters its 46th day.
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United States
U.S
Carter Administration
White House
Jody Powell
Tehran
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Iran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Powell
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United Nations
U.N
Mofateh
Sadegh
CIA
America
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Khomeini
Ayatollah Sadegh Khalkhali
Latin America
Shah
Pars
Qom
Khalkahali
Paris
Shahriar Moustapha Chafik
Hassan Habibi
Revolutionary Council
Ghotbzadeh
Washington Post
Post
Congress debates windfall profits tax delay to February
Congress likely won’t finish a windfall profits tax compromise before February, says House Speaker Thomas P. O’Neill. He notes the Jan 1 effective date is unlikely and suggests retroactivity to the start of the law to avoid lost revenues. Conferees meet today amid wide House Senate differences on oil taxation.
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Congress
House
Thomas P. O’neill
O’neill
D-Mass
House Senate
Treasury
Carter
Congressional
O'Neill
Senate
White House
U.S
Panama Canal Security Ties Strengthened By New Pact
U S and Panamanian forces pledge cooperation to shield the canal from sabotage amid protests over the Shah of Iran. Officials say Panamanian guards will share defense duties, while the United States retains primary responsibility for another 20 years.
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Panama Canal
Iran
Panama City
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Canal
United States
Congress
Gatun
Palestinian autonomy talks make progress in Cairo
In Cairo Egyptian Israeli and U S negotiators said they made progress on Palestinian autonomy. They remain split on Jerusalem status and Arab voters. Khalil noted the long Rhodesia talks to reach a precedent and said seven months of talks need a solution. Burg said progress on election procedures could win Palestinian support. The three sides will seek expert help on a self rule council's powers and responsibilities.
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Egypt
U.S
Jerusalem
Mustafa Khalil
Rhodesia
Pyramids
Yosef Burg
James Leonard
Anwar Sadat
Burg
West Bank
Gaza
Khalil
Christmas Cards Pour In for U S Embassy Hostages
AP report from Tehran notes radio host Alex Paen receiving nine and a half sacks of cards, about a hundred thousand items, as he pushes a Christmas card drive for the 50 hostages held since November 4 after militants seized the American Embassy. Paen has delivered about 4,500 cards to the embassy, with guards promising to pass them to the captives.
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Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
U.S
Ghotbzadeh
Washington Post
Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mofateh
Tehran University
Tehran
Iran
Alex Paen
Paen
Los Angeles
United States
OPEC ministers seek compromise on oil price split
In Caracas oil ministers of OPEC met in secret to bridge gaps on base price. Saudi Arabia led moderates hoping to keep near 24 dollars per barrel while Libya pushes toward 34. Conference feared to end without agreement, risking each member charging its own rate.
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Venezuela
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
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Sister's Sacrifice and Missionary Story Notes
Inside report describes Lynda Elgon surrendering her newborn to her childless sister after a tearful moment. The piece also covers Elizabeth King, a 66 year old grandmother, pursuing Mormon missionary work in South Carolina which lasted eight days.
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Elizabeth King
Mormon Church
South Carolina
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