Turkey ousts civilian government in bloodless coup
Turkish military commanders seize power in Ankara to end years of instability. Prime minister and two party leaders placed under house arrest as martial law starts. Evren leads National Security Council to draft new constitution while pledging civilian rule return. NATO notes ongoing drills in Thrace and Turkey’s Western alliance role remains. US embassy says no danger to Americans.
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Nuclear plant official defends Wolf Creek project
Maurice Clark of Kansas Gas and Electric told the Ottawa Kiwanis at Ottawa University that the nuclear industry bears much of its bad reputation. He said public outreach is needed, highlighted simulator training for operators, and defended quality controls on the 1.3 billion Wolf Creek plant set for fall 1983 completion with 1,140 megawatt capacity and waste storage provisions for up to 20 years.
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Poland Gets Soviet Aid to Calm Polish Labor Crisis
Moscow reports Brezhnev meets Polish Deputy Premier Jagielski and pledges more food and manufactured goods to ease worker demands while Tass criticizes AFL-CIO head Kirkland. Poland’s strike wave prompted promises of a new labor law and independent unions amid risingmeat prices.
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