Pope challenges Haitians rulers amid mass in Port-au-Prince
Pope John Paul II urged Haiti’s leaders to end injustice and misery during an airport mass watched by about 200,000 in Port-au-Prince. Duvalier and family sat in the presidential box as the pontiff denounced poverty and human rights abuses in the Caribbean nation.
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Doctors cleared of murder in nourishment case
Los Angeles judge dropped murder and conspiracy charges against Dr. Neil Barber and Dr. Robert Nejdl for withholding nourishment from Clarence Herbert after he was removed from a respirator. The ruling said no evidence showed negligence or malice, though lawyers warned of uncertain precedent and urged clearer medical guidelines.
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Nun confirmed as Michigan welfare chief despite archbishop order
Sister Agnes Mary Mansour was confirmed as Michigan welfare director by a 28 to 9 vote despite Detroit Archbishop Edmund Szoka demanding her resignation for not condemning state funded abortions. The move leaves the seating to be resolved possibly in the Vatican after a daylong Senate hearing called a three ring circus.
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Reagan replaces seven of nine public liaison aides
Faith Ryan Whittlesey, new head of the White House Office of Public Liaison, says the shakeup aims for a fresh start. Seven of nine special assistants are being replaced while Morton Blackwell and Dee Jepsen remain. Whittlesey declines to name others and says she did not clear the moves with the president.
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Carson Files for Divorce From Joanna Carson
Los Angeles AP Johnny Carson and his wife Joanna filed divorce petitions on Wednesday ending speculation about their ten year marriage. Carson 57 and Joanna 42 wed September 30 1972. Both cite irreconcilable differences and seek court disposition of community property. Mrs Carson seeks spousal support.
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Turkish envoy shot in Belgrade amid anti Turkish violence
Turkish ambassador Galip Balkar aged 47 was shot in Belgrade along with his chauffeur as two gunmen opened fire at a red light. A Yugoslav student was killed trying to stop their escape. another man wounded. Armenian attackers claimed responsibility. A security guard wounded one assailant.
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Zimbabwe co founder Nkomo flees to Botswana
Joshua Nkomo, 65, a leader of Zimbabwe's nationalist movement, fled to Botswana after 13 months of conflict with Prime Minister Robert Mugabe. Botswana's government said he would stay temporarily while seeking ways to resolve the situation. Mugabe accused him of an illegal escape after his passport was seized in February.
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