Passover mood mixes hope and doubt for Soviet Jews
Moscow reports mixed Passover prospects for Jews seeking emigration. Fewer than before have been released, but some activists and prisoners have gained freedom and hopes rise for 12,000–21,000 Jews seeking exit this year. Reuters notes new exit rules aim to speed emigration, while refuseniks fear tightening bans amid calls for family-based eligibility.
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Pope condemns violence after Chile Mass during Rome visit
Pope John Paul II arrived in Rome after a South America pilgrimage and condemned the clashes between police and leftist demonstrators at a Santiago Mass in Chile. He called the violence a brutal action, praised Mass attendees' dignity, and noted his homily warned against violence by both sides. He also faced questions about Argentina's human rights abuses and his limited criticisms.
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Hart reenters race aiming for 1988 Democratic nomination
Former senator Gary Hart emerges as frontrunner in a crowded 1988 Democratic field after a strong showing in early polls. He outlines two campaign kickoff events at Red Rocks near Denver and on the 1st Street Mall, writes his own speech, and vows to retire debt without special interest money. Hart faces challengers including Dukakis Simon Biden Jackson Gore Babbitt Gephardt Clinton and others while leveraging name recognition from 1964 and past campaigns.
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Coup Plot Foiled Amid Manila Crisis and School Threat
The government news agency reports a coup attempt by a soldier clique named Tiwarik was blocked after troops were confined to barracks. Authorities say a separate plan targeted the International School Manila to disrupt elections and pressure Ramos to resign. About 2,500 students from 50 nationalities attend, including many Americans.
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