Dead and missing rise after Tampomas 2 disaster
Indonesia reports 374 dead or missing in the Tampomas 2 sinking after a fire in the Java Sea. 762 survivors were rescued as rough seas hampered search efforts. 1,054 passengers and 82 crew were aboard when the 2,420 ton ship sank about 220 miles from Ujung Pandang amid bad weather.
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U.S. risks from Iran hostages cited by official
A State Department official outlined a “whole list” of possible U.S. reprisals against Iran for the hostage crisis. Measures include reimposing the trade embargo, refreezing Iranian assets, and labeling Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, actions that could amount to hitting Iran “with a ton of bricks.” The official, who spoke on background, cautioned it is early to predict any concrete moves and stressed a tough posture toward Iran for the foreseeable future.
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Hostages Return Home After Iran Captivity
Two days after the 444 day ordeal ended, 52 Americans freed from Iran arrived in Washington to a warm welcome from President Reagan and families. Hostages dispersed to towns nationwide, with many planning vacation and some eyeing return to duty. Several expressed mixed feelings about Iran, while the oldest hostage, Robert Oole, faced medical care in Arlington after illness.
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Reagan Ends Most Petroleum Price Controls
President Reagan lifted the remaining price and usage controls on petroleum effective immediately. He argued controls stifled technological advances and left the U.S. energy dependent on OPEC, risking economic security. Consumer groups warned of gasoline and heating oil price rises, while officials projected smaller gains over two months as decontrols spread to crude oil and gasoline.
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Decontrol May Bring Oil Boom in Winter Area
Harold Campbell reports that Reagan’s price decontrol aims to boost domestic oil production and spur a drilling boom in the Winter Area, with Permian Basin officials predicting a rise from 23 to 35 dollars per barrel and potential higher gasoline prices but greater treasury gains.
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West Texas Residents Fight Salt Pollution in Wells
A group of homeowners teams with state agencies to tackle salty well water linked to oil operations. Dispute centers on whether pollution stems from past or current oil company practices as part of a Page 1D continuation.
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Commission pares down Bell's hike
Public Utility Commissioners in Austin voted 2-1 to grant Southwestern Bell about one third of its proposed rate hike. The approved package totals 114.3 million, with a nickel monthly increase for residential service in large cities and 25 cents per call after the first 10. Smaller cities face higher increases and refunds of prior interim rates will be paid with interest over three months.
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