Americans urge tough action over Iranian hostage ordeal
Americans from Congress to a New York grade school call for punishment of Iran after hostages' abuse reports. Leaders urge investigations and declaring Iran an outlaw nation while the public seeks retribution and policy shifts. Victims' families and supporters weigh harsher measures and the deal with Iran as debates unfold in cities nationwide.
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Subpoena snarl stalls state in Faymore case
Faymore refused to answer questions about DeLeon citing a court order. DeLeon allegedly did not receive the subpoena served Jan 9 at Doctors Clinic, with the receptionist saying he was not present. Sheriff officials noted the service was standard delivery unless marked personal. Subpoenas and warrants earlier faced service difficulties, with DeLeon’s whereabouts and status unclear.
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Medical Board
David Wenger
William Lee
Sheriff's Department
Columbs
Ex-hostages shop at Wiesbaden base exchange
Ex-hostages released from Tehran rushed into a 90 minute pre dawn spree at Wiesbaden base exchange to replace lost belongings. They bought underwear suits shoes and luggage paying cash using back pay. One captive recovered his jeans from the attack and planned to keep them.
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Tehran
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MGM Grand Hotel sued for 2 billion by 255 plaintiffs
In Los Angeles, UPI reports the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas faces a 2 billion lawsuit filed in Superior Court by more than two hundred claimants. Attorney Harold Sullivan says negligence and corruption by MGM Nevada and California officials, plus builders, led to the November 21 fire that killed 84. Plaintiffs report ongoing health and psychological effects, with eight families of deceased victims also represented. Named defendants include MGM, the hotel’s architect and contractor California Electric Co., Clark County, and the county building department supervisor.
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Carter on Iran policy preserves hostage release record
Former President Jimmy Carter says his Iran policy led to the evacuation of up to 50,000 Americans and the release of 52 hostages, and he would not change the approach. He notes undisclosed talks with Iranian officials and plans to publish a written summary, while praising Algeria for mediation and highlighting ongoing efforts to safeguard lives.
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Rocky” Sickmann
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Virgin Islands
Soviets accuse US of hostage plot to dodge Iran payment
Moscow news agencies label U S claims of mistreatment as CIA manipulation and a press hullabaloo. Tass notes pressure from U S financial circles to block Iran asset transfers while Pravda critiques Carter policy and US oil field security motives.
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Reagan seeks broad tax cuts of 10 percent across spending
President Reagan plans a national television address to unveil a wide tax cut and across the board spending reductions aimed at reviving the economy. Key aides warn decisions remain unsettled with a mid February target for package completion and July 1 as possible tax cut effective date. Cabinet heads are ordered to curb travel and new purchases as part of a frugality drive, saving over 300 million.
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