Pope Urges Aid for Weak Oppressed During Canadian Tour
Pope John Paul II met Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and Lutheran leaders in Edmonton and urged Christians to aid the weak and oppressed. He previewed a Mass on Canada and the Third World, while his 12 day tour includes multiple daily events and signs of fatigue show in the 64 year old pontiff. The pope’s open air prayers emphasized shared efforts for a just, peaceful world amid rain and wind on the prairie trip.
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Japanese US Advisors Urge Joint Arms Development Plan
A 16 month panel study by the U S Japan Advisory Commission warns of a sharp Soviet buildup in Northeast Asia and inadequate Japanese defenses. It urges Reagan and Nakasone to start high tech weapons development together and to pursue a longer term strategy to ease economic friction while restoring trust.
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Soviet Mine in Red Sea Tied to 1973 War Says Paris
Soviet-made mine found by French navy in the Red Sea is attributed to the 1973 Arab-Israeli war and not connected to recent shipping disruptions. Paris defense officials state the mine is clearly from 1973 and unrelated to ongoing anti‑mining claims. Egyptian military says French units detonated a south Gulf of Suez mine during a seven‑week multinational hunt amid regional shipping damage.
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Gandhi Allies Reinstate Ousted Opposition Chief
In MYDERABAD AP the movie idol N J Rama Rao was reinstated as Andhra Pradesh chief minister after a month ouster. The move boosts opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and follows rioting that left at least 27 dead as security forces moved to restore order.
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Kittinger presses toward Europe in solo balloon flight
Joe W. Kittinger nears France aboard the Rosie O Grady Balloon of Peace seeking to become the first person to cross the Atlantic solo in a balloon. Weather issues and equipment troubles cast doubt, with plans to head toward the Mediterranean if conditions allow.
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U S Crewmen Held In U S S R After Vessel Vanishes
Anchorage AP report says five American crewmen from the Frieda K were believed held in a Provideniya hotel after their supply ship disappeared near Soviet waters. U S authorities tried to contact them by phone but were blocked by communications limits and lack of access.
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Hurrah For Harry Crowned Prince Harry of Britain Born at St Marys
The newborn Prince Henry Charles Albert David known as Harry is welcomed at St Marys Hospital. Princess Diana carries the baby home to Kensington Palace and crowds cheer as Charles praises his wife. Harry, third in line, born 4 20 p m in Paddington, sparks betting chatter and public fascination.
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