25 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1981
Page
1
Fifty two former hostages land at Stewart Airport near West Point after a long flight from Wiesbaden Germany. They undergo final medical tests and enjoy last meals aboard. Family reunions begin as plans call for a private ceremony at West Point before homecoming celebrations.
Arriving in Washington with champagne and yellow ribbons, families of the former hostages prepare for a meeting with President Reagan. Ex hostage Malcolm Kalp recalls 374 days in solitary confinement. Networks plan to televise the homecoming full of cookies and cake as reporters flood San Diego. After a private reunion at West Point, the group travels to Washington for the White House event, with a low key reception promised by officials. Iranian businessmen in New York deliver roses and Omar Khayyam to U S forces as a gesture of remorse.
Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong’s widow, was sentenced to death for treason but the sentence was suspended, sparing her from execution and ordering solitary confinement and hard labor for life. Zhang Chunqiao, a Gang of Four member, received a similar suspended death sentence. The eight other defendants drew 16 years to life. sentences start from arrest dates, some dating back a decade or more. The court indicated continued possible execution if attitudes do not improve.
Weather summary notes a sunny day with highs near 40s and a chilly night. The piece includes Garry Trudeau coverage of the inauguration day across page references F-4 and A-3 with quips about air and a cartoon panel.
A night of drinking at a bar ends with a driver pulled over for DWI by Ohio Highway Patrol Lt. Delili. He notes many arrests follow early traffic violations and stresses not to drive after drinking. Officers emphasize taxis or sober drivers as safer options and describe common signs leading to stops.
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