Iran Revolt Ends Armed Resistance as Khomeini Seizes Power
Iran's new government claims all armed forces have laid down arms while supporters roam Tehran to guard symbols of the monarchy. Khomeini appeals for order as generals are reported killed and protesters surround key sites including the Intercontinental Hotel and Niavaran Palace.
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Tehran streets resemble a military camp as revolutionaries seize control
Armed men and speeding cars filled Tehran after army and police pulled back. Vigilantes loyal to Ayatollah Khomeini controlled key areas while gunfire echoed. Vehicles manned by revolutionaries crowded intersections as loyalist troops reportedly held out elsewhere.
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Quiet Prevails as Shipyard Strike at Newport News
The United Steelworkers were expected to resume talks today in a strike against Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. With about 100 pickets at 7 am and fewer on Sunday due to cold, PSA leaders reported 150 to 200 at a rally opposing the Steelworkers. The independent union claimed 1,100 workers had returned to its fold. The Steelworkers and shipyard, Virginia’s largest private employer, offered no comment.
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Virginia
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Light Snow Expected in Shenandoah Valley This Evening
Light snow dusts the Shenandoah Valley with an estimated one to three inches before ending tonight. National Weather Service forecaster Bob Warner notes a storm moving from southern Indiana toward Winchester, then off to the Delmarva Peninsula as moisture remains limited. Snow will fall in fits and stops and end this evening, with colder temps returning by Thursday and a potential new precipitation wave.
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Hearing date moved up in Virginia shipyard dispute
A hearing is scheduled for February 22 after being advanced from March 7 at Virginia and the shipyard’s request. The shipyard will follow the appeals court ruling and not pursue further court action. Steelworkers announce first strike as side checks go out February 20 to members participating in the walkout.
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