Rioters Target U S Consulate Amid Iranian Turmoil
In Shiraz the new Prime Minister Bakhtiar vows severe government action against rioters after attacks on the U S Consulate and SAVAK headquarters. Rioting erupts as parliament debates his program aiming to abolish SAVAK, release prisoners, and curb foreign workers.
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Iran
Shahpour Bakhtiar
U.S
Shiraz
Bakhtiar
Ieng Sary
Social Action
Khieu Thirith
Poipet
Bangkok
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
SAVAK
Majlis
Senate
Israel
South Africa
Washington
Cyrus Vance
Bahktiar
Shah
Ayatullah Khomaini
New York Times Today
Mandel undecided on governorship after new trial
Gov. Marvin Mandel won a new federal racketeering and mail fraud trial ruling from the 4th Circuit, clearing his name but leaving whether he resumes the Maryland governorship uncertain. He left office 18 months ago in disgrace after a 1977 conviction, suspended from duty, with a potential path to reclaiming the post by revoking his June 4 1977 resignation.
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Marvin Mandel
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Mandel
Dave Feldman
State Attorney General's Office
Harry R. Hughes
W. Dale Hess
Irvin Kavens
Ernest N. Cory Jr
William A
Harry W. Rodgers III
General Assembly
Russell T. Baker Jr
U.S
Maryland
Committee Kills Helmet Bill In Virginia House
In Richmond Del. Raymond Guest Jr. failed to move a helmet freedom bill as the House Roads and Internal Navigation Committee voted 10-6 against reporting the measure. Supporters argued for personal choice while opponents cited safety data and a required helmet law in Virginia.
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Star
Richmond
Del
Raymond R
Andy) Guest Jr
Front Royal
Guest
House
Virginia
Virginia Assembly Highlights from Thursday Sessions
Highlights include a House committee rejecting a helmet repeal for motorcyclists and a bill to raise the legal drinking age for beer from 18 to 19. Other items cover annexation issues, church day care licensing debate, a juror increase proposal, and a delay on lowering compulsory school age from 17 to 16.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
House
Virginia
Employment Growth Slows in December Amid Mixed Gains
The Labor Department reports December unemployment rising to 5.9 percent as payrolls increase by 104000. For 1978 total jobs rose 3.3 million with women gaining 2.1 million, while teens faced the weakest year. Economists warn inflation focus may lift jobless rates later and a recession remains possible.
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Washington
Labor Department
Carter
Weather Outlook Sees Snow Then Rain For Shenandoah Valley
Forecasters track a Gulf of Mexico low pressure system approaching from the south expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow to the Winchester area before transitioning to sleet and rain by Saturday. Earlier snow had left 1 to 3 inches in the Shenandoahs and closed local schools.
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Star
National Weather Service
Gulf of Mexico
Shenandoah
Gulf
Winchester
Jeffrey Bowman
Atlantic Ocean
Virginia
Soviet Veto Expected on China’s UN Viet Nam Resolution
China seeks Security Council action against Vietnam for its invasion of Cambodia. The Soviet Union is certain to veto the measure, despite Prince Norodom Sihanouk calling for a halt and the Khmer Rouge alliance with Hanoi. The Chinese draft urges Vietnam to withdraw and warns of possible further action.
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Unted Nations
China
U.N. Security Council
Vietnam
Cambodia
Soviet Union
Chen Chu
Norodom Sihanouk
Hanoi
Czechoslovakia
Phnom Penh
U.N
F-15 Eagle Force Heads to Saudi Arabia from Langley
A dozen unarmed F-15 Eagle fighters will depart Langley Air Force Base for Saudi Arabia to show US goodwill and express concern over Iran’s crisis. The squadron will be led by Lt Col John Borling with accompanying personnel and is slated to fly out in the coming days.
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Hampton
Langley Air Force Base
Saudia Arabia
Iran
Langley
Bob Nicholson
John Borling
Vietnam
Carter Approves Oil Workers Pact
In Denver AP reports a tentative two year contract between the oil workers union and the oil industry averts a strike by about 60 000 refinery workers. The agreement aligns with Carter voluntary guidelines limiting wage and fringe benefit increases to seven percent over the contract term.
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Denver
Oil Workers Union
Carter
Death notice fragment from August referenced in Star item
Fragmentary OCR notes from The Star mentioning a death in August and a person named Woeother with unclear surrounding details. The readable bits suggest obituary context but lack complete names, dates, or locations to form a full item.
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General Laws Committee
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Woodstock
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Pete) Giesen Jr
R-Staunton
Giesen
Pappagallo
Blair Lee III
Jeanne
Robert L. Taylor
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Tenn
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Loudoun Street Mail
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