Commandos free 86 from hijacked jet BOM
West German commandos stormed the hijacked Lufthansa jet at Mogadishu airport and freed all 86 hostages within minutes. The operation ended a five day crisis with casualties among hijackers and crew, while some passengers were treated for shock. Captain Juergen Schumann was killed by hijackers before the raid.
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Baader Meinhof Leaders Die by Suicide in Prison
In Stuttgart three Baader Meinhof leaders killed themselves in their cells Andreas Baader shot himself Jan Carl Raspe also shot himself and Ulrike Meinhof hanged herself A fourth member Irm? Moeller attempted suicide by stabbing but was not in critical condition The group was among 11 West German prisoners sought for release by hijackers.
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Sugar dispute breakthrough with Japan settles cargo prices
Australia and Japan have reached a commercial settlement on about 213000 tonnes of Australian sugar held in ships off Japan. The cargoes, valued at about 386 dollars per tonne, will be moved soon, ending a three month dispute and aligning with a world sugar price now linked to the Japanese contract. The Opposition urged caution over future government intervention.
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Whisky rise nipped in the House
The Federal Government reversed its plan to increase whisky import duties while proceeding with tariffs on imported brandy. Minister Fife announced the Industries Assistance Commission will study whisky and brandy industries and report by month’s end. Opposition spokesman Mr Young welcomed the reversal and warned of potential price impacts.
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Victorian power strike prompts deregistration talk
Cabinet debates deregistering unions involved in Victoria's power dispute and denying unemployment benefits to some striking workers. La Trobe Valley maintenance staff strike resumes after Full Bench dismissed pay claims. 2,400 workers back to work as sacking and non union labour plans loom. Fraser warns of serious industrial crisis with potential election implications while ACTU urged restraint. Federal cabinet weighing partial deregistration and benefit denial, with pages for related notes.
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Warning to PM by Hawke over La Trobe Valley strike
ACTU president Mr Hawke warned Prime Minister Fraser not to interfere in the La Trobe Valley dispute. He called the Arbitration Commission decision pal- gably wrong and said the industrial situation was the most difficult since the War. Hawke noted unions and shop stewards had pressed for a $40 a week rise.
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State takes over power amid industrial strike uproar
In Parliament Premier Shimer announced direct government control of power generation and plans to break the strike with outside labour. Emergency laws move to deregister four unions, sack strikers failing to return by Friday, and advertise for tradesmen. Extra police deployed from Melbourne to Morwell as SEC vows firm action, while arbitration rejects a $40 wage rise. The SEC says it will require strikers to return or be dismissed and will seek penalties for illegal strikes.
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Indonesia holds over fifty five thousand political prisoners
Amnesty International says Indonesia holds between 55 000 and possibly 100 000 political prisoners in conditions described as a gross violation of human rights.
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