Outlook Bleak for Czechs and Soviets in Prague Collapse
The piece argues the Czech crisis shows Soviet weakness not strength. It contends the Kremlin will seize power in Prague, suppress press freedoms, and quell dissent while Eastern Europe trembles. It notes Moscow liberals were alarmed, denying a hard line victory and warning of broader erosion of faith in communism.
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Viewpoint on the Prague invasion and free expression
The piece argues the Prague Spring movement aimed at liberalizing life within the Warsaw Pact. It notes the Kremlin moved decisively to control Czech leaders, with tanks entering Prague and the ambassador labeling the action internal. It predicts Prague may inspire future freedom even within the Soviet Union.
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Pope Paul VI Blesses Faithful In Bogota Cathedral
In Bogota crowds of 80,000 gathered at Plaza Bolivar and the Cathedral of Santa Fe de Bogota to hear Pope Paul VI. Priests climbed pews while security pushed back worshippers as the pontiff entered and delivered a blessing in Spanish amid roaring cheers and fervent devotion.
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Pope Paul VI Opens Latin American Pilgrimage in Bogota
The Pope arrived at El Dorado Airport to a 50,000-strong crowd and became the first pope to set foot in Latin America. He ordained 160 priests and 41 deacons at the Eucharistic grounds as 700,000 filled the open-air arena. Police noted no hostility though crowds caused 536 collapses from the crush.
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Woman at center of Nazi camp deportation case
A U.S. citizen born Mine Braunsteiner faced removal proceedings after admitting falsely on entry and naturalization papers that she had no arrests or totalitarian ties. Wiesenthal identified her as a Maiadanek camp guard, prompting extradition efforts as she defends past actions with pleas of punishment served. Her husband urged that the dead be allowed to rest.
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No Phones Cabs Seen for Demos
Negotiators said there was little hope of settling the electrical workers strike against Illinois Bell and the Chicago cab drivers walkout before the Democratic National Convention. Talks ended Wednesday night with no talks scheduled. The union refused to install phone lines in hotels for convention coverage and delegates attending.
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Reagan Presses Separate School Aid From Tax Relief
Gov. Ronald Reagan demands that lawmakers split tax relief from school aid measures before a Sept. 9 special session. He cites a $289 million package and disputes claims it is pure tax relief, noting school aid costs may range from $80 to over $100 million. Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh backs the measure, though Senate opposition persists.
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Czechs Push UN to End Warsaw Pact Occupation
Jan Muzik of the Czechoslovak U.N. mission urged the Security Council to order the withdrawal of Soviet led troops from Czechoslovakia as illegal and sought broad international support. He cited Prague's elected leaders as legitimate and pressed for immediate troop removal amid Western-sponsored draft resolutions.
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