Americans Reach Agreement For Release Of 52 Hostages
The United States and Iran reach a tentative deal to free 52 hostages in exchange for frozen Iranian funds, with Algerian mediation and word of money transfers pending. Reports vary on departure timing from Tehran airport as health assessments and film transmission are arranged.
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Tehran
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Bank of England
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Carter
Ronald Reagan
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West Germany
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Crisis ends without force Simon and Dixon relieved
Senator Paul Simon and Senator Alan Dixon voiced relief that the Iran hostage crisis was resolved without force. Simon praised the release and urged a long range review of U S policy, while Dixon waited for final details before any hearings. Dixon spoke with the mother of Illinois Marine Pvt Paul Lewis and offered prayers. Charles Percy did not comment.
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Wade Nelson
All America
Nelson
Paul Lewis
Illinois
Homer
Charles Percy
Iran War Strains Economy Affects Hostage Crisis View
Iranian scholars Afshin Razani and Judson Jones at Southern Illinois University Carbondale say Iran’s souring finances from its war with Iraq is a major reason for negotiating with the United States to end the hostage crisis. They also note Carter’s willingness to talk and possible secret arms pacts, while cautioned by mistrust between the nations and health checks for captives before release.
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Afshin Razani
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Weather outlook shows mixed precipitation and cool temps
The National Weather Service forecasts rain or snow tonight with lows in the low 30s. Rain or snow is likely Tuesday with highs in the 30s. Illinois extended forecast calls for cloudy skies Wednesday through Friday with overnight lows in the 20s and highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.
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Reagan Ready For Key Role In Momentous Inauguration
Ronald Reagan prepared to assume the American presidency amid a nation grateful for release of 52 hostages, with Carter awaiting the transition in Washington. An estimated 100,000 visitors flooded D C for the inauguration as Reagan and Nancy rode in a limousine toward the Capitol.
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