Americans celebrate as hostages freed from Iran
Americans cheered across the nation with red white and blue lights bells and banners. The 52 hostages were freed after 444 days in captivity sparking celebrations from Midtown Manhattan to Memphis and Washington. City bells trees and ribbons observed the historic event as officials spoke of a parade and renewed hope.
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Not all Yanks came home
Thelma Bakke speaks of burying her son Richard J. Bakke, a 33 year old USAF captain who died in Iran during the April 25 1980 rescue attempt of hostages. Eight Americans died in Operation Blue Light as others return home. Families reflect on loss, memory, and the tense end of the Tehran hostage crisis.
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Shah calls Iran hostage nightmare ends happy over release
Shah Reza II welcomes the release of 52 American diplomats held in Iran for 44 days. He says Iranians will not remain hostsages and condemns the Khomeini regime as a nightmare. The statement praises the diplomats' safe return and expresses hope for Iran’s freedom and independence.
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Ex-hostage warns of pitfalls after release of hostages
Albany ex hostage Westley Williams a former Iranian captive and now a Marine corporal at the U S Embassy in Buenos Aires says he feels good about the release of the 52 remaining hostages and warns that media and commercial interests will seek to exploit them while they adjust to newfound freedom. Williams freed November 18 1979 spoke in a telephone interview with the Albany Times Union yesterday.
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Party atmosphere marks trip to Frankfurt from Algiers
AP reports the former American hostages traveled from Algiers to Frankfurt in a celebratory mood. Tech Sgt Jerold Duttman and Capt Gretchen Malaski described the crew and ex-hostages as elated, energetic, and sociable during the flight, with beverages aboard and joyful reunions. Some noted weight loss and one recalled learning of Richard Queen’s past illness and release from captivity.
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Herald Journal publication and subscription notice
Herald Journal announces monthly publication details from Syracuse New York with box number 4915 and postal handling information. It lists second class status and mail subscription rates for New York State with zones and advance payment terms.
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