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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1978
Page
3
Parliament approved first reading of a bill granting female succession to the throne, allowing 9 month old Princess Victoria to ascend if needed. The constitution requires a second approval by a future parliament, with the oldest surviving child set to inherit, regardless of gender.
In Rome, Aldo Moro's wife Eleonora and children urged negotiation with the Red Brigades to win the former premier's release. The government's Christian Democratic allies rejected the demand to swap jailed terrorists for Moro, while the cabinet met over the militants' ultimatum and authorities assessed the authenticity of a Moro alive claim and a threatening communique. The dispute pits party unity against pleas from Moro's family, supporters, and some left factions to negotiate, with officials warning of potential resignations if concessions are made.
The United States approves a new Micronesia trust arrangement allowing self government while retaining defense authority for 15 years. The Hilo accord, signed April 7-9, enables a July 12 constitutional vote and sets U S veto power on military matters.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance begins second day of Kremlin talks aiming to press Moscow for an explanation of media obstruction. He plans to raise the McClellan case, disruption of AP and UPI photos, and CBS film with Andrei Gromyko while pursuing a treaty on long range nuclear weapons. Brezhnev staying away from the table again, talks focus on nuclear limits and human rights topics including the McClellan incident.
Ottawa AP reports a gyrfalcon to be given to King Khaled of Saudi Arabia this weekend as a symbol of friendly ties. Tony Keith of the Canadian Wildlife Service said the bird embodies goodwill while Richard Fyfe will accompany the falcon on a commercial flight to discuss enhancing Saudi falconry programs.
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