Pope appeals for peace in Peru amid guerrilla conflict
Pope John Paul I urged Sendero Luminoso rebels to lay down arms and seek dialogue in Ayacucho, warning that violence fails to deliver a just Peru. The visit comes as the insurgency has left about 4,000 dead and over 1,000 missing, with the pope addressing tens of thousands before returning to Lima for Mass before about a million people.
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El Salvador launches immunization blitz across the country
In a campaign aided by guerrilla suspend, vaccination teams aim to immunize 400000 children across El Salvador. Monsignor Rosa Chavez praised the echo among guerrillas who paused hostilities. WHO UNICEF and Pan American health groups coordinate efforts as towns report smooth operations and public enthusiasm.
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Georgia Supreme Court draft urged reversing Williams verdict
The Washington Post reports Justice Bell drafted a 1983 opinion saying Williams lacked a fair trial and his murder conviction should be reversed. The full court reportedly voted the draft down, leading to a revised majority opinion upheld Dec 5 1983. Williams faced multiple murder links during a 22 month span.
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Americans injured in Greek bar bombing
Thirteen seriously injured U S service members and dependents were airlifted to a U S base in West Germany after a powerful time bomb exploded at Robbys bar in Glyfada near Athens. The blast injured 69 Americans and seven Greeks, with 78 people total hurt. No group claimed responsibility.
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Chernenko Sends Message for WWII Anniversary Magazine
Moscow AP report says ailing President Konstantin Chernenko wrote greetings for a special edition of Soviet Union magazine marking 40 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany. Tass notes the 73 year old leader has not appeared publicly since December 27 and appeared frail at a funeral December 22.
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Donahue show may try to prevent hoaxes
New York AP report says the Donahue show, upset after a seven-person audience hoax on January 21, is examining the incident and may consider taping in advance to deter copycat stunts. Spokeswoman Penny Rotheiser notes the program has no plans to go off live.
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