Pope John Paul II begins South American tour
Pope John Paul II opens a 12 day swing through Latin America in Venezuela with a crowd cheering his arrival and a 21 gun salute. He cites Columbus and calls for social justice while warning about arms race propaganda and a mission to defend the faith. He plans stops in Ecuador Peru and Trinidad and Tobago and an outdoor Mass expected before about a million people.
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Vatican II reforms under review for third millennium
Pope John Paul II calls an extraordinary synod of bishops to review the Second Vatican Council reforms and chart the church’s course for the Third Millennium. Archbishop Tomko says the gathering will be a revival of the council with focus on translating reforms into action.
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State funds jobs for fired Illinois employees
About one third of 87 legislative commission workers left when the commissions were abolished last spring and now about a third have new state posts or contracts. The General Assembly, which ended their jobs, leads hiring with 24 people in new posts or contracts totaling about 1.1 million dollars, while contracts may cost the state up to 600 thousand dollars annually.
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Cambodian refugee carries woman to safety into Thailand
From SI Wire Services a Cambodian refugee flees a Vietnamese attack on his Khmer civilian camp and carries a woman to safety into Thailand on Friday. Famine victims rise in Mekele Ethiopia as 50,000 people sleep without shelter in near freezing temperatures and new arrivals surge in Gerealta camp. Yermane Kidane warns of flood of refugees across Tigre region.
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Argentine quake kills six in Mendoza region
Six people died and at least 150 injured when a 7.0 quake struck western Argentina. Epicenter reported in Godoy Cruz near Mendoza. Del Carmen Hospital toppled and patients evacuated. Tremor felt across Mendoza. no other casualties reported. British coal strike crumbling amid rising production and talks.
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Classifieds and notices from The Southern Illinoisan page
Sunday edition lists office contacts and staff roles for The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale with postal and subscription details. Rates shown include carrier 7.00 per 4 weeks and motor route 7.50 per 4 weeks, with mail options payable in advance.
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Wrangling snarls roil GOP deficit plan
Washington AP report on Senate Republicans racing to assemble a deficit reduction package before Reagan’s budget deadline. Disputes over defense spending restraints and a Social Security freeze slow progress as Defense Secretary Weinberger resists deeper cuts, while GOP leaders seek compromise and aim to meet him this week.
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Home sales gain as durable orders rise in 1984
Lower rates boosted existing home sales to the highest since 1980 and durable goods orders climbed for the year, signaling strong growth despite a December dip. The December budget deficit was 15.2 billion, with three-month federal interest payments up 23.3 percent, while the stock market advanced led by the Dow, closing the week with its best performance since last summer.
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