Enduring Terrorism Across History and Hostage Crises
A synthesis of global terrorism events from 1972 to 1978 notes enduring hostage situations and daring rescues. It surveys the Tehran embassy seizure, Munich massacre, Entebbe operations, and various embassy and prison takeovers, highlighting evolving government responses and counterterrorism units.
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Associated Press
U.S
Tehran
Carter
Munich
West Germany
Middle East
Israel
Nicaragua
San Salvador
el Salvador
Carter Committee Buys Five Minutes On CBS
President Carter's re-election committee buys a five minute prime time slot on CBS at 8 55 pm next Tuesday after networks blocked a half hour by court stay. The move follows FCC findings that networks acted unreasonably in denying the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
CBS
Washington
David Fiske
ABC
NBC
U.S. Court of Appeals
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Wrecking Company Shuts Down In Anti-Iranian Protest
In Topeka the Champney Wrecking Co owner George Champney announced a protest against the Iranian crisis. The firm will pause Thursday deliveries and landfill hauling and keep its lumber yard closed to cut gasoline use by 14 percent until the crisis ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrecking Company
Topeka, Kan
Topeka Capital-Journal
Champney Wrecking Co
George Champney
Tran
Champney
Appeals Court Upholds Taiwan Treaty Termination Power
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled President Carter had authority to terminate the U S mutual defense treaty with Taiwan unilaterally. Seven of eight judges supported the ruling, overturning a lower court finding that Carter exceeded his powers. Senator Goldwater and 28 colleagues had challenged the move, and a Supreme Court appeal was planned.
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Washington
Federal
Carter
United States
Taiwan
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
United
Barry Goldwater
Congress
China
Goldwater
Supreme Court
U.S
Oliver Gasch
All That Glitters May Be Gold Under Christmas Tree
The rising price of gold boosts holiday demand says Morton Sarett, president of the Jewelry Industry Council. About 40 to 45 percent of jewelry sells at Christmas, with prices influenced by gold and workmanship factors. The article explains karat terminology, gold filled, rolled gold plate, and electroplate distinctions for consumer guidance.
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Morton Sarett
Jewelry Industry Council
Sarett
United States
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Homestice
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KanPwLt
Stdoil Ind
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Ye Trw Inc
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Texaco Inc
Ye Conti Group
Timken Co
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Curtiss
Libby O Fra
TW Corp
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A duPont
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McDonn
Echlin
Upjohn Co
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Wsth Union
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England
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Hutch Aft
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John O'Neil
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