British commandos free hostages in London embassy raid
In a ten minute assault the SAS stormed the Iranian Embassy as a six day siege ended. Nineteen hostages were freed, four Iranian Arab terrorists were killed, one captured. Two hostages were wounded and another killed during the attack. Thatcher praised the commandos who slipped away overnight. Iran lauded Britain’s handling.
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Carter weighs Cuban refugee airlift plan at White House
President Carter may order a large refugee airlift to the United States and consider admitting as many as 250000 Cubans and 250000 Haitians, Rep. Richard Kelly said after meeting with Carter. Kelly said the aim is to gain Cuban American cooperation and quell fear in the Cuban community as thousands arrive by boat.
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Lorain and Strongsville back drug paraphernalia ban
Lorain and Strongsville approved ordinances banning manufacture sale or possession of drug paraphernalia following Parma and Lakewood. North Olmsted expected to pass similar measures tonight, Elyria weighs action. Parma law upheld by a U S district judge but blocked on stay by a federal appellate judge.
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Doctor wins Pot of Gold prize again at Elyria Catholic
Elyria surgeon George J. Dakters claimed the $5000 grand prize in Elyria Catholic High School's Saturday night Pot of Gold drawing for the second year running. He was away at an emergency and learned of the win only after friends came to his home. Proceeds from ticket sales fund school prizes, with 25 percent of sales allocated to prizes.
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