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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1980
Page
1
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, 79, was admitted to Tehran hospital ICU early this morning for heart trouble. The Associated Press reports his condition as not bad, with doctors monitoring his vital signs and determining the next steps in his care.
A powerful earthquake rattled a large area in Northern California at 11 a.m. PST, lasting 15 to 20 seconds and felt as a rolling motion from San Francisco to Sunnyvale and Hollister. No injuries or damage were immediately reported, though the tremor prompted unusually long shaking for the region.
President Carter in the State of the Union warned the Soviet Union to stay out of the Persian Gulf, signaling a doctrine to contain communism in the region. He asserted the US would defend vital oil flows with force if needed, while avoiding a ground troops commitment or a NATO-style alliance.
Texas lawmakers split with Carter over Persian Gulf defense while supporting some hardline steps. Senator John Tower and Rep. Tom Loeffler fault the president for drift and reliance on rhetoric, urging stronger military action. Democrats like Rep. J.J. Pickle and Rep. Martin Frost back firmness yet seek arms-control balance.
Inside report notes the soap opera Love of Life dies at age 29, blamed on television’s low ratings. The piece positions the show’s end as a symptom of broader audience erosion and industry shifts.
Congress moves toward final approval on a Carter backed plan to move cancel or boycot t Moscow 1980 Games unless Afghanistan withdrawal by Feb 20. Senate and House committees back identical resolutions urging USOC action amid White House push and hearings next week.
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