Khomeini calls for a Christmas visit
Ayatollah Khomeini orders that Christian clergymen visit the occupied U.S. Embassy in Tehran for Christmas. Priority goes to black clergy. Hostages may receive Christmas services or visits as militants prepare to admit outsiders. Officials report good talks on the crisis and planned Christmas calls home.
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Tehran
Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
U.S
Revolutionary Council
Khomeini
Kentucky
Sadeq Khalkhali
Blame for DC-10 disaster put on American Airlines
The National Transportation Safety Board found a 10-inch crack in an engine mount caused the DC-10 crash at O Hare last May 25. American Airlines bears major blame for maintenance that led to engine separation. McDonnell Douglas and the FAA share some responsibility. 271 aboard and two on the ground were killed. The board issued eight FAA recommendations and urged design and inspection improvements. American and McDonnell Douglas rejected the findings supporting their positions.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Chicago
American Airlines
U.S
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Federal Aviation Administration
O’ Hare International
American
McDonnell Douglas
FAA
Francis McAdams
Safety Board
Carter considers world pressure on Iran to free hostages
The Carter administration plans to seek global economic pressure on Iran to win release for 50 Americans held hostage in Tehran. Announcement expected at the White House mid afternoon with U.N. Security Council debate after Christmas.
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Washington
Carter
Iran
Tehran
U.S
White House
U.N. Security Council
Hodding Carter
State Department
United States
Ex-Im Bank declares default on Iran export loans
The U S Export-Import Bank defaulted over 245 million dollars in loans backing U S exports to Iran due to missed payments since November 15. The move ends new U S export credit to Iran and enables attachment of Iranian assets in the United States.
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Washington
U.S
Iran
John L. Moore Jr
Export Assistance Bank
United States
Carter
Chrysler aid bill sent to Carter
Congress rushed to aid Chrysler with 1.5 billion in guaranteed loans in a four year 3.5 billion financing plan. The House approved 241-124 and the Senate 43-34 sending the measure to President Carter as workers face wage concessions and potential bankruptcy remains possible.
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Washington
Congress
Chrysler Corp
U.S
House
Senate
Carter
William Armstrong
R-Colo
Armstrong
Tax limits agreed by House Senate shape energy plan
House and Senate negotiators reached a pact on windfall profits taxes on oil aimed at shaping 1980s energy policy. The compromise would take about 49 percent of the roughly 440 billion dollar windfall over a decade, with lawmakers split on how to tax undiscovered oil and energy incentives. Production is projected to fall from current levels regardless of the plan, per the Congressional Budget Office.
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Washington
Senate
House
al Ullman
D-Ore
Congress
Russell B. Long
D-La
Carter
U.S
Conference Committee
Congressional Budget Office
Budget Office
Klutznick Named Commerce Secretary by Senate Approval
Philip M. Klutznick named the 26th U.S. secretary of commerce after a 74 to 0 Senate vote. The Chicago resident succeeds Juanita Kreps. he has served in Fha leadership, U.N. delegations, and held top posts in banking and investment firms.
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Washington
Philip M. Klutznick
Senate
Klutznick
Chicago
Juanita Kreps
Commerce Department
Federal Housing Authority
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
U.S
Senate panel votes on SALT II report labeling it risky
Ten members of the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to issue a report calling SALT II unequal and unverifiable and not in U S security interests. Seven opposed, arguing the move oversteps Foreign Relations jurisdiction while the full Senate’s ratification stance was left undecided.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
United States
Gary Hart
D-Coro
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Armed Services Committee
Questioning the Candidate on Alcohol Use and Etiquette
A panelist asks a candidate if he ever drinks alcohol. The candidate replies he must know if the question is an inquiry or an invitation before answering.
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Chrysler
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Omaha
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Secretary of Defense
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Dlowa
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D-Ga
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D-N.c
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Dneb
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D-Mich
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Harry F. Byrd
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