Pope tours Venezuela urges fidelity to church teaching
Pope John Paul II emphasizes discipline and fidelity during Latin America tour. In Merida he addresses masses and a youth gathering in Caracas, warning against contraception and abortion while urging theologians to align with doctrine. He meets with Latin American church leaders and plans travels to Ecuador Peru and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Texas citrus growers foresee boost from Florida freeze
Texas citrus leaders split on a Florida freeze described as the worst in a century. Some officials say the disaster could lift Texas by drawing replants and optimism after a 1983 Rio Grande Valley freeze left 35,000 acres seasonally productive but many saplings needing years to mature. Texas output ranks behind California and Florida but remains hopeful amid contrasting views.
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Violations blamed for Bhopal gas disaster deaths
The New York Times reports a seven week investigation found at least ten procedural violations by Union Carbide and its subsidiary in Bhopal India. Unsafe alarms under trained workers and reduced safety systems contributed to the Dec. 3 methyl isocyanate leak killing over 2000 people.
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Iraq launches first cross border attack against Iran
Iraq announced a pre emptive strike across the border with Iran in the southern desert sector. A military spokesman said three axis advances occupied enemy targets as Iran massed hundreds of thousands of troops for a major assault and pre emptive action was taken. The two nations have been at war since 1980.
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Chernenko illness fueling resignation rumors in Britain
Two British newspapers report Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko may quit power due to illness. Pravda prints his foreword from November while London’s Sunday Times cites unofficial word he is in intensive care. Gorbachev is said to be approved as successor by the Politburo.
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