New demonstrations in Iran as oil strike cripples output
Iran faced intensified anti government actions as oil workers halted production to under 2.8 million barrels daily, a drop from 6 million. Tehran sealed University approaches while Ayatullah Taleghani urged a large Ashura turnout. Opposition leaders Sanjaby and Forohar were released, fueling coalition speculation amid an exodus of foreign residents.
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Associated Press
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Iran
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Temple followers served subpoenas in Ryan slaying probe
Seventeen Peoples Temple followers including two of Jim Jones's adopted sons were subpoenaed today to testify before a San Francisco grand jury about the slaying of Representative Leo Ryan at a jungle airstrip in Guyana. Laura Johnston, a nine year member, said all those arriving Wednesday night had been subpoenaed to appear in U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
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Peoples Temple
Jim Jones
San Francisco
Leo Ryan
Guyana
Laura Johnston
U.S. District Court
Ryan
Swiss Parliament elects Hans Huerlimann as president for 1979
Hans Huerlimann, interior minister and Christian Democrat, was chosen by the Swiss Parliament to serve as president in 1979, succeeding Willy Ritschard as the ceremonial head of state in a rotating annual lineup among cabinet members.
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Bern
Switzerland
Hans Huerlimann
Huerlimann
Willy Ritschard
Federal authorities step into steel hauler strike dispute
Federal actions tighten in Ohio as violence linked to a 27 day old strike by dissident steel haulers flares across three states. U S Attorney James Williams said FBI and others will prioritize the case. Four FASH members faced federal charges after a Columbus County shooting damaged a truck.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
James Williams
U.S
FBI
Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers
Teamsters Union
FASH
William Hill
Stanley Czarnecki
Columbia County
Seven Killed as Mexican DC-6 Crashes at Omaha Airport
A Mexican air force DC-6 exploded in a red fireball and crashed after takeoff from Eppley Field, killing seven aboard. Five men and two women were identified. witnesses said engines leaked oil and cold weather caused engine condensation. Firefighters battled flames for hours amid zero temperatures.
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Ellen Haddow
Associated Press
Omaha, Nebraska
Missouri River
Douglas County
James Keenan
Eppley Airfield
Mike Steiner
Sanchez Ortiz
Mexico City
Omaha
Bill McDonnell
San Antonio
Texas
Compania Agricola Mexicana
Mexico
Omaha Hilton
Turnout 67.6 percent as Spain approves new constitution
In Madrid AP report notes 87.8 percent yes, 7.9 percent no, and 3.5 percent blank of 96 percent tallied ballots. Turnout 67.6 percent of 26 million voters with abstention rising, especially in Basque country amid ETA threats. Franco widow and King Juan Carlos voted. Suarez-led reform coalition backed the measure.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
National Election Center
Francisco Franco
ETA
San Sebastian
Franco
Dolores Ibaxrugi
Passionara
Russia
Juan Carlos
Sofia
Adolfo Suarez
Suarez
Center Party
Notre Dame Cathedral Fire in Montreal Rages
AP reports a fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal began around 7 a.m. and burned an annex at the rear while the main church filled with smoke. Firefighters struggled to set up eight aerial ladders amid narrow streets surrounding the block‑sized landmark near Place d Armes.
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Montreal
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame
Place d’Armes
Eleven Missing After Newark Fire Rips Three-Story Tenement
A three story Newark fire left at least 11 people missing and feared dead as roof collapse trapped residents. Fire chief John Caufield said 18 escaped including a man who jumped from a second story window. Demolition began as investigators probe cause amid dangerous conditions.
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N.J
John Caufield
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