Pope John Paul II appeals to Chinese Catholics in Asia trip
In Manila the pope urged mainland China Catholics to return to Rome and reject violence and Marxist ideology. He noted past Vatican relations with Beijing are in the past and called for unity with the church in China amid his 12 day Asia tour. Police estimated 400000 attended the beatification ceremony in a Manila park.
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Reagan cancels Carter energy temperature limits for public buildings
President Reagan issued a proclamation ending the 65 to 78 degree energy rule for public buildings citing excessive regulatory burden. A Energy Department aide noted fuel savings from 300 000 to 400 000 barrels daily and said enforcement was loose with few inspectors. Birthdays include Senator John Warner and guitarist Andres Segovia.
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Polish labor outlook improves with student and farmer accords
The government announced an agreement with 5,000 Lodz university students to recognize an independent student union and set strike-authorization rules after meetings. In Rzeszow, protesters postponed demands for a union and wage rises amid the economic crisis. Party chief Kania then met Honecker in East Berlin to present bloc unity and condemn Western interference.
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Cleveland approves tax hike in city income tax vote
Cleveland voters approved raising the city income tax from 1.5 percent to 2 percent with 65 326 for and 37 927 against in 645 precincts. The measure affects all residents while corporations and commuters pay 1.5 percent. The vote was about 62 to 65 percent in favor.
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Machinist 40 Guilty of Five Torture Murders
Lawrence Sigmund Bittaker, 40, found guilty of five counts of first degree murder plus kidnapping rape and torture in the 1979 slayings of five teenage girls in California. Jury to decide death or life without parole. co-defendant Roy Norris testified after pleading guilty.
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Jordan cuts ties with Iran and recalls mission
Jordan announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran and withdrew its Tehran mission in protest of Iran cutting ties with Jordan over King Hussein's support of Iraq in the Persian Gulf war. Iran asked Pakistan to handle its interests. Jordan sought Bangladesh to look after its interests in Tehran.
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