Freed Hostages Return to West Point After Iran Crisis
Fifty two freed hostages spent their first night at West Point Thayer Hotel and planned a private day before a Washington welcome by President Reagan. Crowds estimated at 200000 filled Stewart Airport route to the academy as flags and yellow ribbons marked the homecoming. Many hostages relaxed with families or spoke with staff about their captivity as they awaited further events.
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Newburgh roars as freed hostages return from Iran
Kenney describes the Stewart Air Force Base homecoming of 52 ex-hostages as the most patriotic moment he has seen. Crowds, reporters, and photographers erupted in cheers as the Freedom One plane landed, with families reuniting and a monumental traffic jam marking the route. Entrances were cordoned at West Point for a private reunion, and a news conference in Washington was planned the next day.
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Joe Hall
Elyria
Andy Dickerman
Providence
Rl) Journal
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Stewart Airport
Newburgh
N.Y
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Iran
Freedom One
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Fire Department
Paramus
N.J
West Point
White House
Washington
Carol Elledge
Associated Press
James Boggs
Wiesbaden
Tehran
Elledge
Kennewick
Wash
Homecoming index page notes and hostages welcome
Road signs salute ex hostages as homecoming fever rises. Dayton's Steve Lauterbach and Reagan expected to greet returning captives in grand style. Subic sellout rumors swirl as 52 delays spark debate, with 5 flags and photos highlighted on page A sections.
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Reagan
Toll free Turnpike plan study warns of seed state
A Cleveland firm study for ODOT finds the Ohio Turnpike would deteriorate if made toll free and handed to ODOT for maintenance. The firm Howard Needles Tammen Bergendorf projected maintenance costs would nearly match revenues by 1986.
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Weather shifts from warm thaw to strong cold front
Winter returns after a mild spell as a northwest cold front drives temperatures down from the mid 40s to the low 40s. record highs from 1950 are cited as a contrast. Snow flurries possible with 15 to 25 mph northwest winds and 40 to 50 percent precipitation chances. Sunrise 7 45 a m, sunset 5 26 p m. Details on page A 3.
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North Ridgeville
Drederich
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