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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1977

Page

7

Mobutu Breaks Relations with Cuba as Invasion Deepens

Kinshasa cites Cuban backing for the invasion of Shaba as Mobutu orders all Cuban diplomats out. The assault, aided by Angolan incursions, has seized about one third of Shaba province home to copper mines. Gen Bumba Moasso is ousted as army chief in a broad shakeup amid mounting tensions.

Kinshasa Zaire Mobutu Sese Seko Cuba Shaba Moise Tshombe Katanga Angola Mobutu Bumba Moasso

Reform Bill Sparks Partisan Debate Over Voter Safeguards

Republicans oppose extended registration rules citing fraud risk and argue against permanent lists while backing a four year purge plan. Democrats push statewide lists and deputy registrar access with amendments on pre registration and polling penalties. A separate fire in Weld House caused 1350 dollars in damages and minor injuries.

Ohio Tion Democrats Ashland Senate Committee Weld House Ohio University South Green Athens Fire Department Connie Kroeger

Abortion Debate Divides Charities At Rally

Anti abortion groups criticize two charities for not co authoring a Right To Life booklet. Rep Hyde urges ending federal funding for abortions until a Right to Life Amendment is secured. James Oberstar calls abortion the century’s most explosive political issue. A mistaken university attribution is noted.

Wilke Willke U.S Henry J. Hyde R-Ill Hyde Joan Schonburg Cincinnati James L. Oberstar D-Minn

Brazil Congress Closed Amid Political Tensions

In Rio de Janeiro AP reports President Geisel uses Act No. 5 to justify actions as democracy is seen as a mask by some Brazilians while a broader return to political debate and press freedom has been limited by military influence and Congress’s suspension.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Ernesto Geisel Milia Geisel Brazilian Democratic Movement MDB

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