Aquino Case Spotlighted as Unconstitutional Military Court Conviction
Raul Manglapus, former senator and law professor, says Philippine law follows U.S. standards and bars civilian try by military courts even in war. He argues Benigno Aquino Jr.’s Friday death sentence was unconstitutional and warns Marcos may leverage the case in US talks on human rights and a new bases treaty. He also notes FBI ventilation upgrade costs after OSHA findings.
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Carter approves standards for speed limit enforcement
President Carter signed federal standards for enforcing the 55 mph limit, the White House said. The plan, requiring congressional approval, would mandate states to monitor traffic with more federal funding and certify annual reports that 85 percent of drivers obey the limit by 1982.
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Guerrillas assassinate Spanish police commander in Pamplona
Basque ETA gunmen killed Joaquín Imaz 50, chief of Navarre police, as he walked to his car. They fled in a stolen vehicle. Protests erupted in Pamplona with hundreds marching to the garrison. Spain’s political parties condemned the attack and urged unity against ETA.
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Syria Resists Sadat Cairo Peace Drive With Unified Summit
Syria to counter Sadat with a Moscow visit by Foreign Minister Khaddam and a hard line Arab summit in Tripoli led by President Assad. Damascus rejects Cairo peace talks as a cover for a unilateral settlement with Israel and coordinates with PLO Libya Algeria South Yemen and other groups. Jordan hedges its stance.
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Rhodesian forces strike guerrilla bases in Mozambique
Rhodesian troops claim to have destroyed two black nationalist guerrilla bases in ground and air actions inside Mozambique. The military communique reports the operation killed over 1,200 armed guerrillas with minimal Rhodesian casualties and destroyed war materiel. The first strike hit the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army headquarters inside Mozambique near Chimoia. A second raid targeted a base at Tembui, well inside Mozambique, with forces returning to Rhodesia by Sunday.
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Congress returns to tackle energy abortion funding era issues
Washington DC needs resolve on energy legislation and the B 1 bomber funding as Congress reconvenes. Debates over federal abortion funding and natural gas price controls threaten progress on appropriations and continuing resolutions. House demands tighter abortion fund restrictions while Senate seeks looser rules, risking a halt to programs and payrolls if no compromise is reached.
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Soares government in Portugal faces fall over IMF aid
In Lisbon the minority socialist government of Prime Minister Mario Soares teeters as IMF conditions push for a broad political consensus on belt tightening. Soares vows either a rapid cross party accord or resignation, with Monday and Friday seen as pivotal vote days amid rising pre election party activity.
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Educators back minority quota policy in Bakke case
Ninety university professors across law psychology social work and philosophy signed Sunday’s statement released by the American Civil Liberties Union urging temporary affirmative action. They say class based hiring and admissions goals are essential to counter past bias and prevent white males from monopolizing professions while noting transition period measures can support the equality principle.
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British firefighters vow to hold out past Christmas
In London UPI reports Britain's two week old strike by firefighters seeking a 30 percent pay rise may last past Christmas. Union leader Dick Foggie warns the conflict is a fight to the death while government sources note the end of the month could soften aims due to no strike fund.
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Fire kills 10 at Rio hotel convention center blast
A blast and flash fire at the Hotel Nacional convention center in Rio de Janeiro killed 10 people and injured five as 60 ballet pupils rehearsed above. Two hotel workers were identified among the dead, and 3 hotel staff plus two firefighters received smoke inhalation treatment. The cause is under investigation after reports said the fire started in a sub basement switchboard and spread to storage and offices, trapping staff and International Bartenders Convention participants when an emergency door failed to open.
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FDA to require saccharin warning labels on products
Beginning February 23, all saccharin containing foods must carry a health warning. The FDA says saccharin may cause cancer in laboratory animals and likely in people, with labeling mandated 90 days after President Carter signed the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act on November 23. A public hearing is set for December 2.
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