Spain allows political parties under strict ban on Communists
Spain's ultraconservative parliament voted to permit political parties with assurances the Communist Party remains banned. Government pressure led to penal code reform allowing limited political actions after 40 years. The vote, 245 to 175, marks a liberalizing step under Premier Adolfo Suarez amid King Juan Carlos era.
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VW signs plant-site pact in Pa
VW and Pennsylvania officials signed a preliminary agreement to build an auto assembly plant in New Stanton Pennsylvania. The plan aims to produce Rabbit model cars to regain the U.S. market with about 5000 jobs and financing help from Pennsylvania. negotiations to finalize outstanding details were to occur soon. The agreement was signed in Harrisburg by Gov. Shapp and in Wolfsburg by Toni Schmuecker.
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Canada abolishes hanging in civilian crimes vote
In Ottawa the House of Commons approved abolishing the death penalty for civilian crimes by 130 to 124, leaving capital punishment only for military offenses. The bill replaces the prior rule that hanged killers of policemen and prison guards, with a 25 year term for first degree murder and 6 years for second degree murder. Royal assent was anticipated to finalize the law.
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