Freed hostages report brutal abuse by Iranian captors
In Wiesbaden the freed American hostages describe beatings mock executions and Russian roulette during 14½ months of captivity. President Carter denounces Iran as engaging in savagery against innocent hostages while noting continued evidence of mistreatment as the group recovers at a military hospital.
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Wiesbaden
West Germany
Carter
Iran
State Department
Associated Press
Plains
Cannon
Malcolm Kalp
CIA
Michael J. Metrinko
Olyphant
Moorhead C. Kennedy Jr
Washington, D.C
UMWA Sets Goals as Soft Coal Talks Open Today
The United Mine Workers of America scheduled to open contract talks in Washington with the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association. The union seeks higher wages, cost of living protection, a $200 annual medical deductible reduction, and a uniform absenteeism policy for about 170000 miners covered by the three year contract that expires March 27.
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Evan M. Davis
United Mine Workers of America
UMWA
Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Washington
Illinois
East
Midwest
Eldon Callen
Arbitration Review Board
Sam Church
Church
Gerald Hawkins
Weekend Weather Outlook From National Weather Service
The National Weather Service predicts fair conditions tonight with temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Friday brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the 40s.
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National Weather Service
Marion annexation bid dismissed in court no city rep appears
Marion's plan to annex a southwest area was thrown out after no city representative faced the opposition at the hearing. Mayor Butler said the city may seek to set aside the order and would consider pursuing the annexation later, noting residents should decide the matter.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Robert L. Butler
Robert H. Chase
Butler
Chase
John Brewster
David Craig
Herrin and Energy
James Powless
Williamson County
Randy Patchett
Illinois
Illinois 148
Central Hospital For Animals
Gwen
Stout
Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
William A. Lewis
Anna
First Judicial Circuit
J. C. Mitchell
Airport Authority
Thomas Haney
Herrin
Robert Howerton
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Southern Illinois
Hawkins
Ronald Reagan
BCOA
Labor Department
Department
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S
U.S. Department of Energy
Robert B. Lagather
United States
Reagan
Jack Cannon
Elizabeth Montagne
Richard Queen
Diane Rasmussen
Johnston City
Jay Bryant
Paula Hayes
Washington Grade School
Ann Landers
Lotte
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