Radio conciliatory Iran signals talks after hostage crisis
Iranian students holding 50 Americans hostage in the U S embassy rejected a U N Security Council appeal for immediate release while Tehran state radio urged negotiation. Khomeini's regime intensified threats as U S Navy carrier forces south of the Persian Gulf doubled in size amid the four day debate. Iran boycotted the meeting, alleging bias in favor of the United States. The resolution urged both nations to resolve the crisis and secure the hostages release.
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Nation’s primary likely to prune NH ballots with machines
In Concord NH Secretary of State William Gardner says the February 26 presidential primary will list only presidential and vice presidential candidates on a streamlined ballot. The 1976 ballot reportedly carried as many as 270 names across races.
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Dangerous shift seen in Puerto Rico ambush by independence groups
A bus ambush in San Juan killed two U.S. sailors and wounded ten as independence factions, buoyed by a rising statehood push, shift to more dangerous tactics. Federal officials warn extreme left groups feel suffocated and time is running out.
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Forces end two week Mecca siege with heavy Saudi losses
Saudi interior minister Prince Nayef says 60 Saudi soldiers and 60 attackers died in the Grand Mosque battle, 170 attackers captured and awaiting trial, 200 wounded. He notes the operation aimed to protect the $100 million site. observers warn of death by beheading for desecration.
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Carter administration braces for extended hostage standoff
The Carter administration prepares for an open ended crisis as 50 American hostages remain in Tehran. Relatives from as far as California will travel to Washington for a Friday briefing with Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. A single representative from each family is invited, amid limited progress and talks through third parties with Iran.
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