Hostages and Holiday Gestures Across Nation
December 18 1979 Chronicle notes American hostages in Tehran and their four children were special guests of San Diego Chargers President Eugene Y Klein for a Monday night game against Denver for the American Conference West title. U.S. consul-general Morefield is among 50 hostages facing spy trials. halftime lights dimmed as soprano Rita Cantos sang God Bless America. Greenfield Massachusetts marks Days of Concern. sign cards to Iran. Hecht Co patrons in Washington and Baltimore may mail free Christmas cards to Tehran for 31-cent postage. In Lawrence Kansas clergy seek to join a mission trip to Iran for Christmas services. Professor Carl Leban invites denominations to contact his committee. In Austin Texas Gov Bill Clements urges state workers to pray for hostages.
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Contadora Island stay draws reporters ban and Shah interest
Journalists attempting a 17 minute Panamanian flight to Contadora Island were blocked by guards citing intelligence limits while tourists were admitted with passports and light checks. Robert Armao, the shah’s spokesman, framed the island visit as temporary for the holidays amid rumors of property interest in Chiriqui near the Costa Rica border. The shah reportedly lost weight and reduced long walks during the stay between Mexico and New York.
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Quake Kills 12 in Indonesia Bali Lombok
A 6.5 magnitude quake struck Indonesia on Bali and Lombok, killing at least 12 and injuring 84. Residents fled Denpasar as walls collapsed. a woman lost her infant but later found the child unharmed amid ruins.
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Guerrillas Hit Rhodesian Rail Line to Victoria Falls
Rhodesian officials report guerrillas blew a track section to Victoria Falls and knocked down telephone lines during the night. The assault interrupts corn shipments to Zambia and follows Britain’s peace gestures as Lord Soames lifts the corn ban hours before the Patriotic Front Guerilla Alliance accepts a truce leading to elections.
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Senate windfall profits tax sent to conference
After six weeks of floor debate the Senate passed a 178 billion windfall oil profits tax bill with aim to toughen in conference. House passed 277 billion measure. conferees to bridge 100 billion gap. Key players Long Ullman Kennedy Carter weigh negotiable terms and revenue targets amid industry opposition and dissent within party.
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Windfall tax options compare by oil category
A UPI chart compares how major oil categories would be taxed under Carter, the House windfall tax bill, and the Senate bill approved Monday. Old Oil, New Oil, Stripper wells, and Newly Discovered Oil are shown with base prices and tax rates for each plan. The figures include base prices, inflation adjustments, and exemptions where stated. The comparison highlights that the Senate favors higher tax rates on several categories, while Carter proposals are generally lower.
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Beit Ummar mourners clash with Israeli troops over Breghit funeral
About 1,000 villagers in Beit Ummar carried coffins for Ibrahim Breghit at a funeral for the PLO official slain in Cyprus. Demonstrators halted the procession to block a road, rocks were thrown, windows shattered as Israeli troops dispersed the crowd with tear gas.
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Nicaragua seeks 30 year terms for two Somoza foes
State prosecutors in Managua asked the nine people's tribunals to impose the maximum 30 year prison sentence on two of three civilians on trial for alleged assassination links to a para military group under the Somoza regime. The death penalty is not permitted.
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Dali holds surreal Paris news conference amid exhibit opening
Salvador Dali greeted 200 journalists in a Paris hotel ahead of the Georges Pompidou Center show through April 14. The 75 year old joked about inspiration from his mustache and left testicle while answering questions about art, music, and his life as a surrealist icon.
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Iran hostage crisis unrest and kidnappings deepen
The report describes confusion in Tehran as Khomeini reportedly dies or is gravely ill while two aides are assassinated by the anti clerical forgan underground group. Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh speaks of possible early releases for captives and doubts about trial plans as Carter warns hostages may not be freed soon. Militants threaten embassy seizures and escalate pressure on the foreign ministry amid deteriorating security.
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Oil firms lift wholesale gas price amid OPEC hikes
Exxon Chevron and Texaco raise wholesale gasoline prices by 3 cents per gallon in response to OPEC price increases. Cities Service Tulsa adds a penny. Exxon lifts diesel and heating fuel 3 cents. Chevron warns wholesale rise could total 6 cents at pumps. Some stations may have raised prices without notices.
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Report details alleged contracting bias in city development program
A state HUD examination into a 17 day inquiry critiques poor contract practices and partiality in the Community Development program. Riordan and local development officials are referenced as central figures. The report was released at a council meeting led by Wlaszyn and includes statements from Frank Masor.
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Sam Brown Seeks Meeting Sadat in Egypt Visit
A 12-year-old from Easley South Carolina named Sam Brown wearing a jacket reading Egypt bound travels to Egypt to meet President Anwar Sadat. His letter to Sadat, written after a TV program, expressed admiration and a wish to discuss peace with Israel and potential talks.
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Cleveland Mayor Reports Nearly 111 Million City Deficit For 1980
Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich announces a deficit of about 111 million dollars in city finances, a figure from a 19-member volunteer review totaling 5,000 hours. The shortfall stems from past administrations and may not require full repayment in 1980, with refinancing options and new debt handling under study.
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