Polish primate urges dialogue as Solidarity protests continue
Archbishop Jozef Glemp called for talks between martial law authorities and dissidents during mass in Czestochowa while Solidarity backers in Warsaw and protests in Gdansk marked the second anniversary of the strike committee. Police watched as flowers and Walesa portraits appeared at memorials.
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Princess Diana distressed as parents' divorce resurfaces
Diana, age 8, is deeply upset by renewed public discussion of her parents' bitter divorce. Frances Shand Kydd told author Gordon Honeycombe her version of events while Diana read of her mother's indiscretion in a newspaper. Her father Earl Spencer called the public comments cheap and hurtful.
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Dozier recounts NATO symbol booklet used by Red Brigades
Brig. Gen. James Dozier said his Italian captors used a toy store booklet showing NATO emblems to identify him during a 42 day abduction in Verona. He noted they mistook other NATO officers and planned to seize a NATO official.
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Elvis Death Anniversary Observed At Graceland Festival
Thousands of Elvis Presley fans gathered in Memphis for a candlelight gravesite ceremony marking five years since his death. About 7,000 toured Graceland as part of the Memphis Music Festival with officials expecting up to 17,000 visitors over the anniversary weekend.
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Americans are getting poorer despite lower inflation says Census
The Census Bureau reports real incomes lag inflation as divorced and childbearing trends shape households. It notes family income fell 3.5 percent after inflation in 1980 and 5.5 percent in 1980, while rising female labor force participation offsets some losses. Elderly remain protected by Social Security.
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Hirohito mourns war dead on 37th anniversary service
Emperor Hirohito voiced sorrow for 1.8 million killed in his name as Prime Minister Suzuki led a 7000-strong memorial at Budokan. He stayed home sick but issued condolences while ministers prayed at a Shinto temple for war dead, including war criminals. In Manila, EMU leader Felixberto Olalia faces inciting rebellion charges amid Marcos visit to the US.
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Bomb explosion mars independence celebration in Assam
A time bomb exploded in a bazaar at Nowgong in Assam state killing seven and wounding 18 as India marked the 35th anniversary of independence. Police investigate and unrest over refugees amid boycott calls accompanied the holiday. Prime Minister Gandhi addressed the nation in color from Delhi’s Red Fort.
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Bus train crash kills 24 near Tula Mexico
A passenger train struck a bus at a railroad crossing six miles southeast of Tula at Bojay Estacion, killing 24 and injuring 23. All victims were aboard the bus, including six children. The bus flipped after the impact, and the driver fled the scene. Many passengers were en route to a religious celebration.
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