Panamanian army denies Iran on Shah extradition claim
Panamanian deputy army spokesman denied Iran’s report that Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was arrested for extradition. The Shah remained on Contadora Island under asylum since December 15, with no move reported to arrest him. Iran urged formal evidence for extradition and trial.
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Indalecio Rodriguez
Associated Press
Panama City
Panama
Shah Mohammad Rez Pahlavi
Iran
Contadora Island
Pars
Tehran
Artistides Royo
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Shah
National Guard
Royo
Mark Morse
Contadora
Pahlavi
Roye
Omar Torrijos
Pacific
U.S
Bobby Mills
Houston
Texas
New York
Ghotbzadeh
Mills
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Komeini
Pakistan seeks billions in foreign aid to bolster Afghan threat
Pakistani officials say their government seeks several billion dollars in U.S. aid to strengthen defense against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Agha Shahi urged credible, durable assistance as Pakistan highlights needs for advanced warplanes and radar. U.N. Secretary General Waldheim visited Islamabad to discuss regional developments and India-Pakistan ties.
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Associated Press
Afghanistan
Agha Shahi
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
U.S
Islamabad
Pakistan
Zia
Carter
Huang Hua
Shahi
Peking
Moscow
Huang
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
India
New York
Waldheim
U.N. General Assembly
Dissidents convicted over Poland independence anniversary protest
An appeals court upheld four men’s misdemeanor convictions for organizing unauthorized ceremonies marking Poland’s 61st independence anniversary and for anti Soviet speeches. Polityka labeled them demagogues and irresponsible.
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Warsaw
Poland
Polityka
Gold nosedives and rebounds in volatile World markets
Gold prices plunged across Asia and Europe with losses of over 200 dollars in Hong Kong, then rebounded in London and Zurich. The dollar was mixed as bullion moved from a low under 585 to the mid 600s, with silver and other precious metals following the trend amid speculator profit-taking.
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London
Europe
Hong Kong
Far East
Zurich
Tokyo
U.S
Frankfurt
Paris
Milan
Amsterdam
New York
Commodity Exchange
Republic National Bank
Britain
Canada
Japan
Atlantic
Soviets may have used nerve gas in Afghanistan
U.S. intelligence sources say there are indications the Soviets used death-dealing nerve gas against anti Marxist rebels in five areas of Afghanistan. The evidence is not conclusive but refugees and a defecting officer support the reports. Gas described as a soman nerve agent caused vomiting difficulty breathing blindness and death.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
U.S
Afghanistan
United States
Associated Press
Southeast Asia
Panjshir
Kabul
Faizabad
Takhar
Bamian
Jalalabad
Pakistan
David Jones
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Diplomatic drive aims to curb Soviet Afghan intervention
The Carter administration launches diverse diplomacy to contain Soviet actions in Afghanistan. Deputy Secretary Warren Christopher will visit Pakistan to discuss a multi national defense effort while Clark Clifford travels to India to reassure Indira Gandhi. David Newsom heads to Romania to reaffirm American support for Romanian independence. The United States seeks European backing against grain embargo pressures and signals cooperation with Iran once hostages are freed to curb Soviet expansion toward the Persian Gulf.
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George Gedda
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Afghanistan
United States
Warren Christopher
Pakistan
Clark Clifford
India
Indira Gandhi
U.S
David Newsom
Romania
Soviet Union
Iran
Tehran
Persian Gulf
One Billionth Barrel Passes Through Trans-Alaska Pipeline
The one billionth barrel of Prudhoe Bay oil reached the Valdez terminal after six days and 10 minutes for an 800 mile trip from the Beaufort Sea. Alyeska spokesman Sam Akin noted precise meters are used to identify the exact barrel. In other news, a 27 year old woman seeks excommunication from the Mormon Church over ERA opposition, Sonia Johnson’s supporters protest. A two day hospital strike in Youngstown ends with a new two year contract ratified by 85 employees.
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Anchorage, Alaska
Prudhoe Bay
Valdez
Gulf of Alaska
Sam Akin
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Beaufort Sea
Akin
Lakewood
Colo
Mormon Church
Leanne Boyd
Sonia Johnson
Sterling
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown
Professional Employees Association
Employees’ Association
Youngstown Hospital
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Ministry of National Guidance
New Delhi
The
Betzdorf
West Germany
Westerwald Forest
Cologne
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Israel
Egypt
Cairo
Eliah Ben-Elissar
Nile
Ben-Elissar
Foreign Ministry
Canton
Natang Daily
China
Kerala
Democratic Front
Marxist Communist Party
United Democratic Front
Mrs. Gandhi
Congress Party
Joshua Nkomo
Bulawayo
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