America’s unofficial postman delivers Christmas cards to Tehran
Los Angeles KMPC newsman Alex Paen hauls a sack of Christmas cards to Tehran as he joins a nationwide effort to show hostages they are not forgotten. In a second photo he encounters Iranian guards with tougher reception on his third embassy visit, facing militants who give a cooler welcome than before.
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OPEC stalls as price talks fail to unite ministers
OPEC left Caracas without a unified price plan as oil ministers from 13 members differed over base pricing and production. Venezuela and others pressed for gradual increases aligned with inflation, while Saudi Arabia backed a higher rise, leaving prices about 20 percent higher than mid November.
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Visit potential for hostages as Iran weighs clergy trip
Iran's regime imposed martial law in Baluchistan amid unrest and world pressure while Khomeini considered allowing reporters to visit the Tehran embassy hostages on Christmas Eve. Vatican and U.N. officials urged action as three American clergy planned to travel for services.
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A cautious Congress ends first session with modest gains
Senate Leader Byrd calls the 96th Congress cautious as it ends after approving a 1.5 billion Chrysler bailout. It did not push major new programs or tax cuts, but created an Education Department, backed Panama Canal treaties, and set a Taiwan relation amid Carter energy efforts. Future measures include energy tax and synthetic fuels subsidies.
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Farewell to Cullen Davis saga may continue
AP writer Mike Cochran weighs future possibilities as Cullen Davis courtroom saga appears over but unsettled. Angel Dust study objection withdrawn by UT professor due to insufficient dose effects. Elizabeth Lynn Barclay murder condemned by East Texas investigators. Cowboys stadium ban sought for impostor at Redskins game.
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Carter Defers Tax Cut Amid Uncertain Economy
President Carter will not call for a general tax cut in his upcoming budget message, officials say, as data show the economy not yet in recession. Advisers urge caution, noting private economists and some lawmakers demand $20 to $35 billion in tax relief to stimulate investment and offset rising energy prices.
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