Militants in Tehran Hold 50 Americans on Trial Threat
A top Khomeini ally urged release of the 50 U.S. Embassy captives, but Tehran militants said they will be tried as spies. The White House offered no comment, while Khalkhali urged execution of the shah’s enemies. The crisis drew mixed signals as students insisted on trials.
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Brezhnev Sick Reported by Tass
Tass reports Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev is ill with a catarrhal disposition, a rare health notice from the agency. Observers note the unusual public remark amid past rumors of his death or serious illness.
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Light Snow Briefly Falls Over Shenandoah Valley
Snow dusted the Shenandoah Valley driving cars to skid and glaze as a low pressure system from the Virginia Capes moved inland. Forecaster Chet Henricksen notes today will be cloudier but calmer with low eastward winds and a warm high near 50 degrees for Christmas Eve.
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Last Decade Price Index Has More Than Doubled
The CPI rose 1 percent in November, pushing prices to more than double the 1969 level, with housing costs driving much of the increase. Wages fell slightly in real terms as inflation outpaced pay. Energy, OPEC actions, and food and housing costs shape the 1970s inflation, with a 762 million Q3 balance of payments surplus following a prior deficit.
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Fragile Rhodesia Peace Accord Signed In London
In London Rhodesian leaders including Abel Muzorewa Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe signed a fragile peace pact aimed at ending 14 years of war with a plan for black majority rule. The agreement calls for a cease-fire nationwide elections by late February a new constitution and Zimbabwe’s independence under black majority rule.
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Frederick teachers diversify to carpentry and counting
In Star Moonlight Pages the Frederick County teachers expand into carpentry and money counting to supplement income. The water control board warns the city and county about grants and area details are on the Area News page. An art exhibit at Handley Library marks the International Year of the Child shown on Page 15.
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Hildebrand Named Interim Police Chief
Lt. Fred Hildebrand a 24 year city police veteran was named interim police chief by Winchester City Council after a recommendation by City Manager Wendell Seldon. His term starts Jan 1 1980 as Warren Rudolph retires while a 90 to 120 day search for a permanent chief proceeds.
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Chrysler Bailout Approved in Historic Federal Aid
Congress approved a four year 3.5 billion financing package for Chrysler with 1.5 billion in guaranteed loans. The House and Senate votes cleared the measure for President Carter amid a late night filibuster by Senator Armstrong.
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Oil price deadlock could spark U S gas and heating costs
OPEC ministers in Caracas dispute crude prices amid warnings from U S Energy Secretary Dun can that rises by cartel members will lift gasoline by about eight cents per gallon within weeks. He also cites heating oil at seven cents higher and crude at thirteen to twenty eight dollars a barrel as added costs. EU officials warn Europe faces a twenty five billion dollar hit in 1980 as price instability grows.
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