Bakhtiar Defies Khomeini as Iran Shows Military Support
Prime Minister Bakhtiar told Parliament he will stay in office until the next general election despite Khomeini's demand his resignation. Tens of thousands backed Bazargan as interim premier while Iran's air force demonstrated force with jets and helicopters. The state radio announced SAVAK dissolving and reform trials for former officials. Demonstrations spread to Tabriz and Zahedan with more planned.
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Iran
Shahpour Bakhtiar
Ayatollah
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Bakhtiar
Mehdi Bazargan
SAVAK
Bazargan
Tabriz
Zahedan
Iran names Bazargan to form transition government
Iranian leader Khomeini announced Bazargan, longtime foe of Shah, would form a transition government and call elections for a constituent assembly to ratify a new constitution ending the monarchy and establishing an Islamic republic. Bazargan and Bakhtiar avoid direct clash as statements surface. The prime minister commented on a temporary shadow government versus action.
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Bazargan
Shah Mohammad I— Pahlavi
Iran
Bakhtiar
Radio Tehran
Iranian Students Schooling in the Shenandoah Valley
Iranian exiled shah arrival in Palm Springs highlights a broader movement of 30 000 to 50 000 Persian students living in the United States. The article surveys Iran's scholars pursuing studies across American campuses.
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Star
Iran
Shah
Palm Springs
Calif
United States
Shenandoah Valley
Peter Galonis
Scranton
International Education Services, Inc
Galonis
Washington, D.C
Randolph Macon
Gilbert Teal
Bhutto Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court in Pakistan
The Supreme Court upheld Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's conviction and death sentence for political murder, dismissing a 30 day stay request. Four judges supported execution, with three dissents favoring acquittal. Bhutto’s supporters faced protests as the military government moved to quell unrest.
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Pakistan
Supreme Court
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bhutto
Mian Mohammad Abbas
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
People’s Party
Farmers Halted by Police at Capitol Tractor Protest
Thousands of militiant farmers faced stern words from Agriculture Secretary Bergland as police ringed tractors with squad cars and heavy equipment to block traffic. Bergland criticized demonstrators while Carter administration officials urged restraint amid ongoing protests.
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Washington
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Ing
American Agriculture Movement
Abc-Tv
Capitol
Virginia General Assembly Highlights From Monday Session
Richmond AP reports key actions include a spending limit proposal tied to personal income growth, an advisory ERA referendum to appear in 1980, a study on asbestos in drinking water, a bill creating a GMU law school, a coastal lands protection measure, and salary disclosure access with exemptions for private funding.
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Virginia General Assembly
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Virginia
Privileges & Elections Committee
U. S
ERA
General Assembly
Senate
State Health Department
George Mason University
Steelworkers claim big victory in Newport News strike
The United Steelworkers Union touts success in pressuring Newport News Shipbuilding to bargain as pickets faced hours with many workers crossing lines. Police reported two arrests bringing total during the six day walkout to 23 while the company disputes union figures and asserts more workers were present today.
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Wayne Crosby
Virginia
Jack Hower
James M. Griffith
National Labor Relations Board
Independent Peninsula Shipbuilders Association
Joint Facilities study presented to city and county boards
Pre trial motions by William Pike's lawyer were denied in Prince Georges County Maryland court. Sarah Jane Moore, convicted of attempting to kill President Ford, escaped from prison yesterday but was recaptured soon after.
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Prince Georges County
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