Mayor elected UNESCO director PARIS after lengthy bid
Federico Mayor Zaragoza of Spain won the UNESCO director general race in Paris when Amadou M Bow withdrew after a Western versus Third World clash. Mayor won 40 to 20 with support from Western nations, Latin America, Japan, China, and four Soviet bloc countries, while M Bow criticized participating states for perverting democracy. Canada Denmark Japan and the Netherlands threatened to pull out or withhold dues amid the dispute.
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Mayor
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Bush hails rescue as rescue efforts continue for Jessica McClure
Doctors plan more surgery on 18 month old Jessica McClure to save a foot damaged during 58 hours trapped in a well. Vice President Bush called the rescue a tribute to American spirit noting perseverance and courage.
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Chip Klunik
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Thatcher visits son in Dallas in park stroll
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher surprised Highland Park residents in Dallas when she walked through Flinpen Park with her son Mark and chatted with about a dozen neighbors after arriving from Vancouver. Diane, Thatcher’s daughter in law, and Denis Thatcher accompanied.
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Aquino forces foil coup attempt in Manila
The Philippines government said rebels stole an armored personnel carrier from army HQ and drove it to Santo Tomas University before abandoning it near the president's residence. President Aquino, referencing past abuses, said martial law is not yet necessary and praised loyal forces for a bloodless abort.
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Santo Tomas University
Jejomar Binay
Reynaldo Cab
Teodoro Benigno
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