Reagan Differing Locks On Hostage Crises Compared
President Reagan, in a news conference, rejects direct comparison between the Iran hostage crisis and current Beirut captives. He says Iran involved a government, while Beirut hostages are held by unidentified, lawless actors. He recalls his 1980 criticisms of Carter’s handling and notes the need for decisive action.
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Reagan urges halt to flights to Athens over airport security
President Reagan accused Greece of lax airport security after two Shiite gunmen passed checks before hijacking TWA Flight 847. A State Department advisory urged Americans to avoid Athens International Airport until security improves, and possible cuts to landing rights for noncompliant carriers were considered. Greece protested as an unfriendly act and pledged to consult with the U.S. on safety measures.
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Hijack at a glance and the Beirut crisis
News brief contrasts Beirut hijacking with the 1979 81 Tehran crisis noting similar tactics and demands. It cites militant goals, relief patterns, and U S reactions including naval deployments and a failed raid while recounting travel shifts and cultural reactions across airlines and in a Steve Canyon comic strip.
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Captors described as nice to hostages in Cyprus hijack
Greek singer Demis Roussos and two Americans said they were treated well by the hijackers of a TVA jetliner in Cyprus. Roussos, noting his 39th birthday, said captors gave him a birthday cake and a guitar and behaved politely.
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