Afghan purge fears rise after Soviet backed coup in Kabul
Afghan government radio warned of post coup purges as Moslem rebels vow to intensify war against the new Soviet backed regime led by Babrak Karmal in Kabul. Moscow confirmed involvement but said aid was requested. Washington packed with diplomacy as 10 000 Soviet troops are reported in country and Amin family faces justice. Karmal consolidates power as Kabul radio names him prime minister and army chief.
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Carter bows out of Iowa debate in Tehran crisis
President Carter will not attend the January 7 Democratic debate in Des Moines citing the Iranian hostage crisis. Senator Edward Kennedy voiced disappointment and Brown supporters discuss remote participation or alternative arrangements. sponsors meanwhile question whether the event will occur.
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Gannon
Des Moines
Tom Quinn
U.N. Proposes 10 to 15 Days for Iran to Free Hostages
The U.N. Security Council backed a Third World compromise to urge Secretary General Waldheim to visit Tehran within 10 to 15 days to secure the release of American captives. If unsuccessful, the council would consider further steps, possibly including sanctions, while the U.S. seeks a global oil embargo.
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Kurt Waldheim
Tehran
America
New Year road toll may be 440
The National Safety Council estimates 360 to 440 people could die in traffic accidents over the four day New Year weekend. A non holiday weekend would see about 480 deaths. Last year during a three day observance 355 died. The highest toll was 564 in 1965. Deaths counted from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Tuesday.
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Medal bid for Bouck platoon hero and fallen comrade
Lt Lyle Bouck Jr asks for a Medal of Honor for William James Tsakanikas, and a presidential citation for Bouck’s platoon. Bouck, survivor of the Battle of the Bulge, credits their 18 hour stand at Lanzerath, Belgium, with aiding Bastogne’s defense. Tsakanikas endured 37 operations before dying in 1977.
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St. Lows County
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Six steelworkers die after fumes leak at Indiana plant
At Jones and Laughlin’s Indiana Harbor Works six workers died when a fan failed to circulate a carbon monoxide rich byproduct gas into a blast furnace stove. About a dozen others were overcome but not seriously harmed as gas dissipated after the line was shut off. Officials cite no explosion and unclear fan failure cause.
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