Chilean president asserts crisis over after failed coup
President Eduardo Frei said Chile would stay under a state of siege as rebels led by Gen. Roberto Viaux were tried by military tribunals 40 officers face trial for low pay sparked the Tacna Regiment strike. Viaux handed over Tacna Barracks to Gen. Alfredo Marin and was placed under house arrest.
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Congress
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Chilean Armed Forces Crisis Averted After Rebel Move
Viaux, a Chilean brigadier general, led a 24 hour rebellion in which troops briefly clashed near a rebel compound. He declared absolute loyalty to constitutional authority and denied responsibility for civilian injuries. Government says the conflict was resolved within legal lines and perpetrators will face military justice.
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Demonstrators Detained as UT Austin Bulldozes Trees
Police pulled more than 30 demonstrators from trees and bushes as bulldozers cleared Live Oak trees for UT Austin stadium expansion. About 20 jailed on disorderly conduct charges, others in custody awaiting charges, bond set at 100 dollars. Dean Stephen McClellan, university attorney Richard Gibson, and protest leader Joe Krier spoke with about 75 demonstrators before officers moved in.
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University of Texas-Austin
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Richard Gibson
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