University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, February 14, 1979
3
Guerrillas overrun U.S. embassy
From the Kansan's wire services
TEHRAN, Iran-Scores of armed Iranians stormed the U.S. Embassy in downtown Tehran today and took Ambassador William Sullivan and other Americans prisoner, but Deputy Prime Minister Ibrahim Vazdi interceded and announced the Americans were under his protective custody.
The captured Americans included the embassy's 20 Marine guards.
A U.S. military spokesman reported one of the Marines and another American were wounded. A nearby hospital said five wounded Iranians were received there, and a photographer said he saw a body he could not identity carry from the compound.
The captives were quickly taken to the ambassador's residence where they were being held hostage following the seizure of the building.
The guerrillas enlisted the help of two plainclothes Americans to round up the rest of the U.S. nationals in the compound. They sat in a large embassy car and used walkie talkies to tell persons in the compound the embassy had fallen.
"We have surrendered. Lay down your
own arms," the men instructed the holdouts.
"Put down your arms. Get a piece of white cloth. We will come and find you with the guerrillas."
Nineteen women and women and four or five
Marines came out of the room with their
hats.
As the embassy fell, a journalist in the building asked Sullivan on the ordeal. He replied, unrattled, "Well, you win some, and you lose some."
Bakhtiar arrested in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP)—Former Prime Minister Shahpour Haklaw was arrested yesterday as Iran's new provisional government appeared to be making in its efforts to bring unruly supporters of the new government under control.
The state radio reported that Mehdi Bazarqan, head of the Aatayilah Ruhullah Khomeini's new government, named seven members of his Cabinet.
Two of the new members are longtime leaders of the National Front, the coalition of parties that opposed the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
State radio said he was taken blindfolded to Khomeini's headquarters.
Bakhtiar, who made a futile, last-ditch attempt to stem the revolution led by Khomeini, was seized by armed guerrillas, the official Pars news agency reported.
Bakhtiar had not been seen in public since his resignation Sunday and was reported Monday to be under the protection of the general government chief Bazargan, an old friend.
Bakhtiar had been a National Front member until he was ejected last month for accepting the shah's mandate to become prime minister.
But Birahm Yazdi, a newly designated deputy prime minister in the provisional government, said when Khomeini forces seized power Sunday that Bakhtiar was, "held responsible for everything the army has done," referring to the deaths of hundreds of demonstrators in clashes with troops.
--or one reason
Need help? Advertise it in Kansan want ads Call 864-4358
Johnny's Tavern T.G.I.F.
2-3 p.m.—90° Pitchers
3-4 p.m.—$1.25 Pitchers
4-7 p.m.—$1.50 Pitchers
Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.—$1.25 Pitchers
Friday and Saturday 20* Draws for Girls
Just North of the Massachusetts Street Bridge
Six reasons you should vote in this week's election
The Student Senators you elect provide the only recognized, unified voice of all the KU students. This voice is heard by KU administrators, city officials, Regents members, state and federal legislators as well as other Big 8 schools.
These same senators are responsible for allocating all student activity fees to various KU organizations. Last year a total of $430,794 was distributed to some 80 groups.
Student Senators you elect are responsible for the KU bus service (KU On Wheels). This $298,000 operation is partially funded and completely run by your Student Senate. It is doubtful that this service would continue without the Student Senate, and it is certain that if it did, Bus Pass costs would rise substantially.
The Student Body president you elect must singlehandedly represent all the 20,000 plus KU students. He (or she) sits on several corporation boards as well as on the Kansas State Board of Regents. The president is responsible for all the student committees, and is often called upon to represent the KU students before state and federal legislatures.
The Student Body Vice President you elect is directly responsible for the success or failure of the Student Senate. It's the Vice President's job to make sure the Senate is on target and dealing with the issues at hand.
Class officers plan class functions. Along with parties,class officers work hand in hand to promote KU spirit. Senior officers run the HOPE award, and play a key role in the class gift and future class reunions.
you shouldn't
Because you simply don't care.
Funded by Student Activity Fees