From Dixon to DC The Reagan story Part Early years
A Brad Knickerbocker piece recalls Ronald Reagan growing up in Dixon Illinois with a frugal family, noting his father's hardship as a shoe salesman and a drinking episode at age 11, his mother Nelle’s devout faith, and a household that sheltered parolees, shaping a young Reagan steeped in faith and bootstrap resilience.
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U.S. Algerian Talks Tighten Hope on Hostage Release
In Algiers top U.S. official Warren Christopher and Algerian Foreign Minister Mohammed Seddik Benyahia met late Saturday to discuss a new U.S. message to Iran. The talks followed rapid exchanges amid hopes a settlement could be reached before Carter leaves office, with Iran’s hostage committee signaling possible acceptance within a week.
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Iran hostages talks stall over frozen assets payment
In Algiers diplomats say the gap remains on how much the United States would pay Iran to free the hostages and how to pay it. President-elect Reagan says no blank check. Iran wants 24 billion dollars secured with Algeria against the late shah’s wealth. The outgoing administration hints Iran may get better terms, complicating deadlines and the status of funds.
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Fuel oil output risks spring gasoline glut despite rising prices
UPI reports Lundberg Letter warns of a possible spring gasoline glut even as prices rise 20-25 cents per gallon by year end due to OPEC actions and decontrol. Refiners face balancing distillate fuel oil needs for winter with gasoline output, while weather and refinery capacity affect inventories in the East.
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Cooperation depends on Reagan and lawmakers
Washington notes say the 97th Congress opens amid a GOP shift as Reagan takes office January 20. Senators Glenn and Metzenbaum and Reps Pease and Mott expect the budget will dominate early action with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans the Senate. Officials say cooperation hinges on how Reagan engages Congress and whether he treats it as an equal branch of government.
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