Iran embassy siege: militants reject compromise proposals
Iranian militants holding 98 U S hostages at the Tehran embassy rejected any conciliation. They demanded U S acknowledge the shah as guilty and extradite him for trial, with conditions including an international inquiry and return of his U S property. The State Department said the Iranian position might be softening. President Carter canceled a Philadelphia Harrisburg trip due to the crisis.
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Carter approves immediate airlift to Indochinese refugee camps
Acting on Rosalynn Carters recommendations, President Carter approves an airlift of vegetable oil and food for Cambodian refugees in Thailand. He also authorizes $2 million for rice and $4 million for camp care, with potential further shipments if needed, to aid malnourished refugees.
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Ottawa Board Approves Handicap Remodel Plan for 1980
Ottawa Board of Education approves $178000 handicap modernization funded by capital outlay bonds after Jan 1. Elevator at Ottawa Junior High dominates the plan with restrooms stairs and safety upgrades across Garfield Elementary and Ottawa High School to meet 1980 federal mandate.
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Stephan doubts Amtrak fight will continue
Stephan questions whether the Amtrak dispute will persist, casting doubt on ongoing confrontation and signaling possible shifts in stance or strategy as details unfold on the page.
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Iranian students told to report within 30 days
Attorney General Civiletti ordered all Iranian students in the United States to report to immigration authorities within 30 days or face possible deportation. The move, on President Carter's instruction, requires proof of full time enrollment. about 50,000 Iranians are in the U.S. Administrations say deportations may be slow but aim to placate citizens.
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Gasoline price outlook after Iran oil ban
Washington officials expect higher home heating oil and gasoline prices after President Carter ends Iranian imports. If Iran reduces crude output and demand stays tight, pump prices and fuel costs could rise, though exact amounts depend on conservation and external market prices. Iran says it can reroute or sell its 700,000 barrels daily elsewhere.
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Gun-Toting Terrorists Bombard Israeli Envoy
In Lisbon, gunmen fired submachine guns and threw grenades at the car carrying Israel's ambassador Ephraim Eldar, wounding him and killing his bodyguard while injuring several others. Police sealed borders as Prime Minister Pintasilgo ordered a manhunt. the attack marks Portugal's first terrorist act since 1974.
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Fitchburg Faces Energy Conservation Plan Cut Oil Use
In Fitchburg Massachusetts a federal energy project FACE began Oct 24 to weatherproof homes and save about 2.1 million gallons of oil and 2 million dollars in fuel bills. Volunteers, aided by city and state agencies, target 7 700 homes of 14 000 with costs ranging from 15 to 80 dollars per residence.
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