Solidarity demands free elections in Poland as congress adjourns
The Solidarity federation adjourned its first convention after calling for free national and local elections and worker control of state enterprises. It urged public media oversight and freedom for political prisoners while Tass blasted the move as anti socialist. A Soviet armada and large war games near Poland prompted Western and U S comments on Moscow's militaristic signaling.
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Solidarity congress reassures on Soviet moves in Poland
World Bar spokesman Dean Fischer says no sign of Soviet intervention plans. Solidarity issues a declaration warning external threat rhetoric will not deter their August 1980 ideals. The union, born from strikes in Gdansk shipyards, is led by Lech Walesa who faces re election as congress reconvenes Sept 26 to pick leaders and review an economic program.
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