Congress readies probes into hostage crisis and embassy security
Senate Republican leader Senator Baker and House Foreign Affairs Chairman Zablocki signaled forthcoming investigations into the Iran hostage crisis and embassy protection. The inquiry aims to review security procedures and may assess prior Carter administration actions, with focus on policy for protecting diplomats abroad.
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Martin Tolchin
New York Times
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Senate
Iran
Congress
Carter
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Baker
The bell tolls for the final time in Homer Illinois
Kyle Beachy a 9 year old fourth grader in Tuscola rang the church bell at recess for the 52nd and final time Monday across from the United Methodist Church. He prayed for hostages to come home and said the bell would help. The Homer village hall changed a sign to announce Paul Lewis is coming home as relief spread nationwide.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
Kyle Beachy
Tuscola
United Methodist Church
Kyle
Illinois
Homer
Paul Lewis
Paul
Homer fans reel from hostage joy and renewed hope
In Homer Alaska residents watched the Iran hostage crisis with mixed emotion as news of a negotiated settlement raised hope for the hostages release then a new delay dampened spirits. Families like Phil Lewis waited anxiously for word from their jailed sons while yellow ribbons appeared citywide and officials eyed celebratory actions.
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Phil Lewis
Iran
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Carter
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Germany
Paul Lewis
Alan J. Dixon
All America
Seales Mound
Illinois
Clara Holland
Col
Leland Holland
O’hare
Carter's Last Day Ends With Tension and Hostage Deal
The final hours of Jimmy Carter's presidency unfold in the Oval Office as he negotiates the Iran hostage settlement while preparing for Reagan's inauguration. Key aides, negotiations on escrow, and the 52 hostages define a day of fatigue, relief, and packed desks.
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Lloyd Cutler
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White House
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Bankers move $5 billion in Iranian assets recovery
In Algiers an agreement cleared the way to restart the transfer of roughly $5.2 billion in Iranian assets seized after the 1979 hostage crisis. Deputy Secretary Warren Christopher signed the pact authorizing an escrow setup with the Algerian central bank, contingent on all 52 Americans held in Iran since 1979 leaving safely.
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Jody Powell
Bank of England
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