Lauterbach recalls 14 months of Iran hostage ordeal
The Dayton native and UPI report cites former administrative officer Steven M. Lauterbach describing beatings, fear, and near-death moments during 444 days in Tehran. He recounts gunpoint threats, backhanded kicks, cold cells, blindfolds, and meals with worm-infested powdered milk, while captors barred outside news.
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Subic GI Joe returns home amid mixed views on espionage
DETROIT UPI reports the young hostage Joseph Subic Jr. known as GI Joe is returning to the United States after confessing to espionage while held in Iran. Clergy and locals view him as a hero or a victim of pressure, while his parents have largely remained private. Subic’s 444 days in captivity ended with a controversial confession and a planned homecoming motorcade.
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Former hostage speaker reflects on service career
Lauterbach, who joined the foreign service in 1978 and was posted to Iran in April 1979, recalls learning of the rescue attempt from TV pages on comic strips. He notes hostages passed notes through cracks in a bathroom floor and says he will likely remain in the foreign service, though he will explore alternatives.
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Oberlin man's sister in law held in Iran petition efforts
William Dwyer of Oberlin Inn backs a Buffalo driven petition for the release of Cynthia Dwyer held in Tehran's Evin Prison since May on spying suspicions. The bid, coordinated with West Point hostages and State Department officials, seeks Haig's attention via a Buffalo send off.
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Don't trust annual crime stats and police reports
Crime statistics are unreliable as many crimes go unreported and departments may reclassify incidents to look better. Journalists and officials often push for action while embracing data, yet honest reporting varies. Over time trends exist, but individual reports can mislead without context.
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