Inauguration Day Reflections on Hostages and TV Coverage
A commentary questions how history will judge January 20 as the Iran hostage release coincides with a presidential inauguration. It warns that television may amplify the event, shaping public perception while real issues fade, and notes the hostages' safe return and the limits of military options. It contrasts this with past actions and urges lessons for future policy and media responsibility.
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Washington
Air Force Hospital
Wiesbaden
Germany
America
Iran
Carter
Ford
Mayaguez
Cambodia
Colombia
Bogota
Tehran
Warren Chritopher
Forei
Ian
World Court
The
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Reagan as President Actor Roles Shape Early Image
In examining Ronald Reagan's shift from a campaigning nice guy to a real president, Russell Baker notes his knack for playing roles under pressure. Reagan's NH primary mic moment resembled Gary Cooper in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, signaling instinct over deliberation and shaping public perception of his leadership style.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Spencer Tracy
Humphrey Bogart
Jack Warner
Warner Bros
Warner
Jimmy Stewart
Stewart
New Hampshire
Mr. Nice
Guy
Gary Cooper
Mr. Deeds
Cooper
Pipsqueaks
Edward G. Robinson
Gipper
President Carter
Donald Meek
Ron
Lewis Stone
Judge Hardy
Andy Hardy
Andy
Mr Big and the Cameo King in Classic Cinema Talk
The piece surveys Mr. Big archetypes in film, naming Edward Arnold and Louis Calhern as great heavies. It notes Will Reagan's rise to star status through cameo appearances in barber shop and church scenes. The writer praises Reagan's humor and ponders how he will shine as a lead, invoking W C Fields and a Western lynching scene for color.
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Andary
Mr. Big
Mr. Bigs
Edward Arnold
Louis Calhern
Reagan
California
W.C. Fields
Paris
Philadelphia
Iran faced post hostage crisis reckoning and uncertain future
William Beeman analyzes Iran after the hostage release, arguing the Islamic Republic built power on opposition to the U.S. but faces dire economic hardship, inflation, and war pressures. He questions legitimacy, potential collusion during the deal, and the survivability of Ayatollah Khomeini’s regime amid public anger and a continuing Iran Iraq conflict.
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William Beeman
Pacific
Teheran
Carter
Iran
Islamic Republic
United States
Tehran
Reagan
United Staes
U.S
Ayatollah Khomenini
Khomenini
Mehdid Bazargan
The
Iran faces risk as frozen funds could destabilize markets
The article reports on fears that Iran may withdraw frozen dollars from U S banks and convert them to other currencies or gold if hostages are released. Officials in Algiers warn such a move could trigger global liquidity stress, impact dollar value, and raise Iran’s asset repatriation tensions with Britain and the United States.
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Paul Lewis
New York Times
Algiers
Algeria
Iran
Carter
London
Tehran
Bank of England
Christopher McMahon
David Somerset
Britain
United States
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