New Hostage Crisis Brewing in Iran

New Hostage Crisis Brewing in Iran

•V *t^.' • ■ 24 — THE HERALD. Fri.. Aug. 7, 1961 mM 'J/ ^4 V.v ' ' ‘ . 'v'^' • • • , *i ■ 'XT ft -■».'/ t M*,' ■ ■ i. ' mWm i’^ 4. Manchester, Conn. J Rialn today; fog tonight Saturday, Aug. 8, 1981 - See page 2 Mfralb 25 Cents New hostage crisis brewing in Iran In what Tehran radio called a message to and the luggage was about to be loaded on board By United Prese International Mitterand, Meshkini warned that, unless France an Air France jet when Iran barred them from leaving until they had been interviewed about Htnnng at anotfaer hottage crisis, a'leading agrees to return Bani-^dr and other opponenU of the regime, Iran may try to force their non-payment of rent and taxes. Iranian clergyman warned Friday the French “The delay in their departure is purely due to Ehnbassy in Tehran might be seised unless extradition by the same methods It used to try to get the United States to send back the late shah. financial and personal matters, they, may leave France agrees to send former President on the first available Iranian plane," an Iranian OUR 30 MONTH A Abolhassan Bani-Sadr and other opponents of the “If you do not agree to extradite these terrorists to Iran, in the same way that the Ira­ Foreign Ministry official said later. blamic regime back to Iran. However, Tehran radio also stepped up its a t -, BOND MARKET e d The warning by Ayatollah Meshkini, prayer nian nation stood up to America with clenched fists and the call of ‘God is great’ and nibbed tacks on France, calling it “a base for all leader of Qom, came as France reported that an counter-revolutionaries and bankrupt politicians - agreement had been reached with Iran to allow America’s snout in the dust, it (Iran) will do the same to you,” Tehran radio quoted Meshkini as engaged in activities against the Islamic people LAST WEEK IN JULY 116 French citizens to leave the country in two of Iran” and demanding the “death of France.” groups beginning Monday. ssyin^ # ' (withcaling) Tlie radio said Meshkini, whose first name Mitterrand canceled a weekend trip to Heeding French President Francois southwest France and a spokesman said the Mitterand's warning to flee “immediately,” a was not given,- spoke during prayers in Qom, Annual Effective traditional base of Iranian revolutionary leader president was watching the situation "minute by group of 62 French citizens and diploinats tried minute.” , to leave Iran Thursday but were barred from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Interest Rate Annual Ifidd Undoubtedly with visions of the 444-day-long Iran is seeking the extradition of both Bani- ! ■ ! j’ boarding an Air France jetliner on grounds that Sadr and and Massoud Rajavi, leader of the lef­ I t . their exit papers were not in order. American hostegq crisis in mind, Mitterand set up a “minute-by-mlnute” crisis watch while tist Mojahideen Khalq guerrilla group, who fled However, French officials said the disagree­ to France together July 27th aboard a hijacked 12.00% 12.94% ment had been ironed out and that 116 of the 140 French diplomats worked to iron out the 11th ' jet. 1 .1 i i ' i French nationals in.Iran would leave for Paris ' hour snags that prevented most of the French embassy sUff and other French citizens from France, which also gave asylum to Khomeini aboard two Iran'AirTUghts leaving Monday and before he returned to Iran 8i January, 1979, leaving Thursday. ■W ^ Wednesday. Among those staying behind were a refused the demand. NOW THROUGH AUG. 17TH four-man skeleton embassy staff. The Frenchmen had arrived at,Tehran airport •y .7.. ■ •>. f I • : 4,,,^. (ceiling lifted) '7^ > . *■- ■■ 4 1 Annual Effective " ' , ■ ) .• Interest Rate Annual Yield Government may hire back Y:-- ' .t r vx 15.80% 17.37% 'a few hundred' controllers m M At Reagan’s vacation retreat in M in iitMfi m- WASHINGTON (UPI) - The California, spokesman Larry .govenun«it mw hire back “a few mmr Speakes was asked whether the ■ if hundred” strikhig air traffie con­ White House was concerned about trollers If they can prove they w «e reports of "fatigue setting in” V' harassed into walking off their jobs, among some of the supervisory Transportation Secretary Drew 0?3 employees who have been working y.'iw Lewis said Friday. long hours. w i But Lewis steadfastly maintained "Safety is the No, 1 priority,’’ he the government never would allow said. "Adjustments are being* the bulk of the 12,000 strikers to made.” : i return, even If they left thie picket Speakes also rejected a suggestion lines. ■' , „ ^ there is “confusion in the air “None of those will be back, he towers.” said. “We don’t want them back.” “Our reports show the system is OT Manchesl^ President Reagan said Wednesday operating smoothly, the planes are that although be felt bad that so 7-4 flying and there are no problems,” ■il'K- M—chcmr; Miln Sturt (Mito Otto)! PyiicB Pli« (Priw to); many controllers were being fired, he said. Burr Oiciien Slfcpi4iwCeiimi EiMCtMw SuvBi M i n c ^ R ^ “Our position is Irreversible... thfy U.S.-bound flights have been Hirtfccd Ro«l« McKeei Sho|)riM Ptaa « Sptnctri Tbp Nwch a ^ i n g took an oath” not to strike. grounded in Norway, French con­ CauerM North End. EattH aflM : Buimide AvehtmPuiiumBr^Pha. r ^ Boittw: Bohoo Noidi M Route 44A. Airfow: Anitowt ShowowFUa. But Lewis said some strikers told trollers have issued a safety war­ SaMh WitkUor: Sulfinn Avenue Shopfiiiii Center. the Federal Aviation Administra­ ning to outbound flights but have not Aihfofd: Junction Routes 44 & 44A. Tklephooe.646.ir00. tion they were intimidated into grounded any aircraft, and Dutch 71k# Sxprfti Dinth remaining away from the lob. He controllers have asked their govern­ ‘18 ■m Baatfbid: MoodiV & Friday, me. 198 ne« to port ora«. TO. ^ said those ^ l e —“ probably a few ment to report to them on any .safety m Scodaad: Tbeadty & HWneaday.acrcw from post office. TH. J. a hundred at most” — may be problems in U.S. airspace. SpnpMiThitfiday& SMurday.lSW. Main Si. IH. 822-4319. Member F.D.I.C reemployed “if we are able to docu­ A 8SSS1 Lewis went on several television ment they are legitimate cases.” and radio programs early Friday in Lewis said a total of 5,162 dis­ an attempt to reassure the public. missal notices have been maiM to I On ABC’s “ Good Morning •' date and 17 control towers have been America,” he said the airways "are fenced out closed temporarily. r ON probably safer than before the Asked if there was any movement strike” because of reduced flight Jason Qoldberd, 3, of 40 Nutmeg Drive, watches his father, toward a settlement in the dispute, levels. that present interest rates will drop soon, • Whether you already have an IRA Lenny, Pl«y softball Friday at Robertson Park. (Herald photo by he replied, “’There is nothing in the “We thinlo4g6 are operating very Plhto) . works.” ’ STRIKE safely,” he said. it’s a fiiie way to guarantee yourself a high (individual Retireinrat Account) or Lewis said air 4ravel was Of the charge that medically unfit intend to open one j this 30 Month CD ' operating Friday at 73 percfcnt to 76 controllers are being used, FAA return month after month for IVi years. percent of normal. The FAA has spokesman Dennis Feldman said, Here are a few quick facts you ^ould could be a great tax shelter to help you frozen domestic flights for a month U n lt^ Auto Workers President Douglas Fraser Joins strlkihg "That’s a complete fabrication. Tody's Herald at the current reduced level. air traffic controllers on a picket line at Detroit’s Metro Airport Everyone that we are using is total­ know about 30 Month Bond Market CDs save for th? future. Ask about it. And Lewis disputed claims by and Is welcomed with cheers of solidarity. Fraser said his union ly qualified, in terms of proficiency foreign air traffic controllers that Is grounded for the duration of the controllers’ strike. (UPI and medically.” at ^ e Savings Bank of Mwchester: • Do you have a Savings Bank of >• U.3. skies are unsafe, saying there However, the FAA confirmed /^C hester 30 Month Bond Market kpeclal session to repeal the unin­ are no plans to cut back service photo) supervisors at San Francisco Inter­ • You don’t have to be a big saver to earn corporated business tax. Page 7. during the weekend because of the national Airport are vyorking shifts military controllers, Including 128 to clear aircraft bound for the C D that’s about to mature? W hen you nationwide strike. .^United States. It said medically un- as long as 16 hours, although most this big interest. Why, you can earn divi­ "There’s no question the skyways added Friday, are in place and 200 have 8-to 10-hour shifts six days a renew , be assured we’ll see to it that you Polish strikes more are expected by ’Tuesday., 'fit controllers are working and U.S. j dends on this account with a minunum are safe,” he said.< The International Federation of pilots have reported 25 near-mlsses. Workers shut down Poland’s In­ The worii schedule for Supervisors The U.S. government confirmed Commercial pilots flying the earn tUs new higher rate. Air Traffic Controllers system say they find no indications balance of only $1,000.00. Natur^y> it dustrial heartland in a balf-day and otIterS working In place of the Associations, with 61 member only one near-miss report last Mon­ makes sense to invest even more in • As in the past , the Savings Bank of strike that brings warnings from strikers will be reduced next week, nations, has psked its! members not day.

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