Pope John Paul II Visits Dominican Republic Mass for the Poor
Pope John Paul II travels to Santo Domingo to celebrate Mass at the cathedral and speak to Latin American youth in Los Minas, then addresses notable leaders and 200,000 to 300,000 Dominicans in Independence Plaza. He reiterates commitment to human rights, social justice, and aiding the region’s poor as he tours with church officials and cardinals from the Americas.
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Lew Wheaton
Associated Press
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Mexico
New World
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Cambodian Victory Celebrated as Khmer Rouge Fight Continues
In Phnom Penh the new Communist government led by Heng Samrin held a victory celebration and saw newspapers reappear for the first time since Khmer Rouge conquest. Heng Samrin urged sweeping remnants of Pol Pot’s army, admitted ongoing resistance, and praised Vietnamese support for the National United Front. Meanwhile Pol Pot’s radio claimed Takeo was recaptured as fighting raged near Kampong Chhnang. Bangkok intelligence noted possible rebel successes near Takeo.
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National United Front For National Salvation
Teng Hsiao ping Visit protested
Washington AP reports diverse groups plan protests as Chinese leader Teng Hsiao ping arrives but federal authorities say demonstrations will be kept far from the leader with heavy security. Secret Service and State Department officials decline to discuss security details. Nashville PBS plans six hours of country music live from the Grand Ole Opry on March 3.
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Deaths reported as Khomeini supporters clash with army in Tehran
The army fought running battles with thousands of Khomeini supporters in Tehran as hospitals reported at least five killed and seven wounded. Crowds taunted the troops amid fires in streets around Tehran University. Authorities delayed Khomeini’s return, airports closed, martial law imposed, and several journalists were arrested under a press freedom crackdown.
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Robert H. Reid
Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Shahpour Baktiar
Tehran University
Bakhtiar
Khomeini
Press Freedom Movement
Fire Claims Four Children in Jacksonville Texas
Four children aged 2 months to 5 years died in a house fire in Jacksonville. Mother Jerline Davis, 36, suffered burns while rescuing the youngsters and was hospitalized in stable condition. she saved her son Shawn. The blaze was set by a wood burning tin heater, the home’s sole heat source, according to Fire Chief Howard Martin.
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Texas
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Howard Martin
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Shawn
Martin
U S Panamanians to train for canal jobs Oct 1 start
The United States agrees Panamanians may immediately begin training for posts they will fill when the canal treaty takes effect Oct. 1. U S Army Secretary Clifford Alexander and Panama Canal Authority head Gabriel Lew Galindo said staff will assist in preparations, with no apprenticeship period before Oct. 1.
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Canal Zone
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Gabriel Lew Galindo
U.S. Army
Clifford Alexander
Strong 6.3 quake rocks downtown Mexico City before papal visit
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled downtown Mexico City nine hours before Pope John Paul II arrived. No injuries or serious damage were reported as buildings swayed briefly. The quake, centered offshore near Michoacan, lasted about a minute and did not affect the pope's travel plans. Police and Red Cross said casualties were unlikely while crowds gathered for the pope's motorcade and vigil.
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