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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1978
Page
2
An 11 year old boy in Olbia Sardinia was promoted to the next grade despite a six week absence caused by an abduction by three armed men. His father, a furniture maker, reportedly paid around 130000 dollars in ransom, but the child has not been released.
The article traces how expanding 200 mile fishing zones created diplomatic frictions and occasional clashes. It cites Canada and the United States suspending access, Iceland and Britain clashing over gunboats, and recalls the 1971 Tuna War with Ecuador detaining American boats and fines as maritime powers redefine fishery boundaries.
Italian government charges five in custody and a sixth at large in the Aldo Moro kidnapping and murder. The suspects, tied to the Red Brigades, face abducting and killing Moro and his five police guards on March 16. Police also seek nine more suspects as investigations unfold.
Scores of doctors in Rome register as conscientious objectors as Italy's abortion law takes effect. The Vatican and Christian Democrats oppose it, while feminists push for access. Obstacles include reluctant doctors, church opposition, a possible repeal referendum, and limited hospital space for approved abortions.
In Bogota Turbay Ayala wins by 88 176 votes over Betancur amid protests and fear of fraud. He vows to keep with Conservatives the spirit of agreement and will be inaugurated August 7 for a four year term.
The dollar rose in brisk Tokyo trade and edged higher in European money markets as European exchanges opened. Gold prices fell further while the dollar recovered to 220.775 yen from 219.75. In Milan the dollar rose to 864 lire from 861.50, and in London the pound equaled 1.8205 dollars.
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