Carter seeks olive branch with Iran as hostages remain
President Carter offered a measured olive branch to Iran while condemning Soviet influence and stressing that patience is not unlimited. He said the United States is ready to work toward a new relationship but demands the safe, prompt release of the embassy hostages in Tehran, who reach day eighty in captivity.
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San Onofre workers return after union strike sparked by firings
Construction crews resume on Bechtel Power Corp project at the San Onofre nuclear expansion after a wildcat walkout over 13 pipefitter firings. A back-to-work court order and planned grievance talks follow the labor action.
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Carter Says Americans Must Pay Any Price to Stay Strong
President Carter in a State of the Union message calls for a robust defense buildup for the 1980s, pledging a 3 percent real rises in defense spending, strengthening alliances, and a hard line toward the Soviet Union while hinting at an Iran hostage resolution. He warns of Soviet threats from Afghanistan toward the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf and stresses long term US readiness.
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Soviet grip tightens as Russians take over Afghanistan government
Soviet Union reportedly tightens control in Kabul with thousands of administrators flown in and Afghan ministers aided by Russian advisers. Troop replacements from Eastern Europe replace deserting Afghan forces, while U S officials and allies weigh defense spending, aid to Pakistan, and potential Olympic boycott.
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Gold price drops as dollar strengthens amid Carter stance
Gold falls more than 70 dollars an ounce in Europe amid profit taking and a firmer dollar tied to President Carter's opposition to Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. London and Zurich quotes weaken while Hong Kong and New York activity show sharp moves amid volatility and Middle East rumors. Sonia Johnson, excommunicated Mormon rights activist, pictured at home in Sterling, Virginia, reflecting on mail from supporters.
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Test-tube mammoth could emerge in under two years says Soviet scientist
Viktor Mikhelson of Leningrad reports Soviet researchers using mammoth tissue to clone a 12 foot tall elephant like creature for scientific study. In London three political prisoners credit escape to underground groups, while a Pretoria warden faces charges. In Stockholm an exchange official accuses SA police of threats over a spy infiltrator. Yuma two parachutists collide during practice jump. one dies and the other is seriously injured. Names withheld pending family notice.
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Sakharov Reported Arrest Shocks Soviet Capital
Anonymous calls claimed dissident physicist Andrei Sakharov, Nobel Peace Prize winner, was arrested in Moscow with police at his door. Reporters saw two uniformed officers and were told the situation would be explained. Independent confirmation was not obtained.
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