Reagan warns Marcos against attacking opposition forces
President Reagan told Philippine President Marcos a military clash would trigger an immediate cutoff of aid and harm U S relations. He urged avoidance of force after reports Marcos' troops pursued mutineers near Manila. Aides said asylum could be considered but no request was made.
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Marcos declares emergency as revolt widens in Manila
President Ferdinand E Marcos proclaims a state of emergency amid a mutiny by two top military leaders led by Juan Ponce Enrile and Fidel Ramos. Enrile forms a provisional government with Corazon Aquino as opposition leader. A rebel siege hits Radio Veritas, with clashes at the palace and the station, while Marcos vows to stay in office despite the turmoil.
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Marines Attack Barricaded Civilians Near Rebel Camp
At dawn marines fired tear gas and swung truncheons at civilians manning street barricades outside a camp held by rebel officials. President Reagan, briefed by Philip Habib, threatened to cut U.S. aid if Marcos uses force. Marcos was said to be leaving the country but appeared on TV denying it. Enrile declared a provisional government led by Aquino.
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Marcos
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Corazon Aquino
GM offers legal aid to nonwhite workers charged at beaches
In Port Elizabeth, General Motors says it will provide legal and financial help to its 1800 black and mixed race employees charged with swimming at whites only beaches. GM chair emphasizes action against apartheid while locals debate enforcement and boycotts.
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King’s Beach
Floods recede in California as refugees begin return
Floodwaters from nine days of storms recede in northern California but thousands remain unable to return home. In Robbins a levee bulge shows only minor seepage as crews stabilize the Sutter Bypass. In Linda-Olivehurst 26,000 fled and 16,000 began returning, while West Linda with 11,000 residents remains underwater. One death is linked to the flood and 17 others died in the storms regionwide.
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Gold Rush Sparked by West Floods At Cold Creek
Jamestown California reports a flood driven surge of gold bearing quartz in Tuolumne County creeks. Ralph Shock, a local prospecting entrepreneur, says rain loosens quartz chunks containing gold and sends new nuggets downstream. He notes most panners seek recreation, while big finds remain rare.
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Today’s Chuckle Humorous Insight on Homework Dilemma
A lighthearted caption notes it is sometimes better to have loved and lost than to be stuck doing homework for a group of kids. The line humorously reflects the era’s playful take on school life and parental duties.
Debris found from Challenger external tank probe
Debris recovered from the Atlantic Ocean floor includes a 15-foot jagged metal piece likely from Challenger’s external tank. An unmanned submersible spotted motor parts believed to be from the shuttle main engines, while officials seek exact identification via part numbers.
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