Pope John Paul II Rejects Interference in Governments
The new pope says religious freedom and social justice guide Vatican actions but stresses it is not the church’s role to judge governments. He seeks dialogue with nations and signals respect for sovereignty, addressing the Vatican diplomatic corps in the Hall of the Consistory. He also sends a telegram to Poland’s communist leaders thanking them for their congratulations.
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Pope’s inaugural speech signals dialogue with regimes
The pope addressed diplomats using French and stressed Vatican relations do not imply endorsement of regimes. He praised positive temporal values and dialogue with leaders serving the common good. Attendees include Canterbury archbishop Dr. Donald Coggan to witness the outdoor Mass at St. Peter’s.
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Court rules homosexuality cannot deny custody
Michigan Court of Appeals awards custody to a lesbian mother, ruling sexuality alone cannot justify denying a parent. A Washtenaw County judge had temporarily placed the children with the mother pending counseling and a new ruling on permanent custody. The court found no proof the mother’s lifestyle would affect the children or that sexual activity occurred in their presence. New York reports note exile commandos captured in a 1966 Havana raid with one prisoner refused entry.
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Cuban political prisoners to fly to Miami today
The first group of 46 Cuban political prisoners will depart Fidel Castro's jails on a charter flight to Miami to join relatives they have not seen in more than a decade. They will be joined by 25 family members granted departure, according to the U S Justice Department as part of Castro's recent goodwill gestures.
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Carter signs bill creating 152 federal judgeships
President Carter signed legislation that adds 152 federal judgeships to reduce court backlogs. The package increases the judiciary by more than a quarter, with 35 new appeals court seats and 117 district court positions, aiming to broaden diversity by encouraging women and minority appointments.
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Long range artillery feared along China Vietnam border
UPI reports China has deployed more troops along its northern border with Vietnam and thousands of Chinese fighters have crossed into Vietnam in the last ten days. Border villages are being ransacked telegraph lines cut and attacks launched to intimidate Vietnamese guards.
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AMC names new chief
American Motors Corp. elected W. Paul Tippett Jr. as president and chief operating officer. He replaces Gerald Meyers who was promoted to chairman after a year of leadership changes at the Detroit area automaker.
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Somoza Threatens Return After Opposition Push
Managua Nicaragua President Anastasio Somoza vows to reclaim power if toppled using campaign posters or revolution. An opposition leader calls Somoza language warlike as he spoke at his first news conference since...
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Trafalgar Victory Ends Napoleon's Naval Power
On this date in 1805 Lord Nelson led a British fleet to a decisive victory off Cape Trafalgar against French and Spanish fleets, marking the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's dominance at sea.
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Iowa Delegation Urges Carter to Sign Meat Import Act
Iowa lawmakers urge President Carter to sign the Meat Import Act of 1978 to stabilize prices. The bill sets a minimum annual import level of 1.2 billion pounds and allows quotas to swing up to 10 percent based on price fluctuations, with support from Rep. Berkley Bedell Rep. Charles Grassley Rep. Tom Harkin and Sen. Dick Clark.
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