Pope John Paul II presses anti abortion and divorce stand in Boston visit
The pope reiterated Catholic opposition to abortion and divorce amid Ireland unrest as he prepared to fly to the United States. He urged Ireland to resist liberalization and called murder a crime while urging peace in Northern Ireland. He spoke to large crowds in Limerick and Galway before his Atlantic flight.
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World auto firms face tough era amid oil and market woes
A Worldwatch Institute study warns the world automobile industry is entering its most difficult period. Decreased oil supplies and demand for efficient cars push firms, led by Chrysler seeking a $1 billion bailout, toward survival battles.
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Gold tops $400 an ounce in London and Zurich
Gold prices break the $400 barrier in Europe with records of $402.50 in Zurich and $401.50 in London. Traders foresee $425 by year end amid brief morning dips and profit taking in Hong Kong.
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Sisters of Loretto sue Blue Diamond Coal for stockholder rights
In Wilmington Delaware the Sisters of Loretto and 13 other groups sue Blue Diamond Coal seeking to be listed as stockholders and to void affidavits denying a conspiracy. The case could force public books disclosure and reflects the order’s long history since 1812 in Kentucky.
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IMF seeks plan to cut dollar flow via substitution account
Belgrade reporters note the IMF Interim Committee aimed to endorse a substitution account for dollars held by member governments to trade dollars for SDR assets. The plan, to be finalized by next spring, could start mid-1980 with at least $20 billion, funded by U S dollars and interest paid to IMF members. Saudi Arabia West Germany and Japan would lead usage.
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Pope Invitation Poses Dilemma for West Texas Farmer
Nazareth Texas farmer Jerome Brockman balances a bumper corn crop with a rare chance to receive communion from Pope John Paul II. He and nine other American farmers were selected by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference to take part in an outdoor mass near Des Moines as the pope visits the United States. The decision nearly split a brotherly harvest effort until Brockman’s wife convinced him to attend. The mass occurs Thursday near Des Moines with the pope presiding over a rural ceremony.
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Iowa
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National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Des Moines
Ship explosion injures 105 at Khania Crete
A Greek cargo ship Panormitis S carrying butane gas bottles exploded at Soudha Bay near Khania Crete early today injuring 105 people with 25 in serious condition. The 691 ton vessel sank in the harbor after the blast felt for miles.
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Commandos claim 500 dead in raid
Zimbabwe Rhodesian commandos destroyed the main base of Robert Mugabe's guerrillas in Mozambique, reportedly killing 500. The raid lasted four days and ended today, with sources noting some white advisers among defenders and Russian tanks briefly intervening.
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Mozambique
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Joshua Nkomo
Zambia
Patriotic Front Alliance
Britain
London
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Ian Smith
Pope John Paul II Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions in County
A AP NBC News poll shows Americans optimistic about Pope John Paul II's seven day U S visit despite discontent over public funding. 58 percent expect a positive impact on religion, 5 percent foresee negative effects, 37 percent see no impact or are unsure. Among Catholics 74 percent foresee benefits, 3 percent foresee problems, 23 percent see no benefits or cannot say.
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