France’s Neutron Warhead Signals European Defense Shift
Paris reports Giscard d Estaing disclosed France tested a neutron warhead and may add it to its arsenal. The move hints at a shift from de Gaulle’s massive retaliation to a Europe oriented defense, aligning with NATO while reaffirming unity with Western allies amidst domestic political calculations.
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Paris
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France
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Giscard d’Estaing
The
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Europe
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Pope John Paul II Begins Brazil Pilgrimage Amid Church Strife
Pope John Paul II starts a 12 day 7500 mile tour of Brazil as the nation faces a clash between church and state. Brazilian Catholics debate whether priests should engage in politics and social issues. In Puebla Mexico in 1979 he urged priests to guide souls not lead politics.
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Brazil
John Paul II
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Latin American Bishops Conference
Puebla
Mexico
Thatcher warns of bleak world future and painful British economics
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher foresees a grim global outlook with a day of reckoning for Britain's economy. She says Western allies must stay united, oil prices stay volatile, and Iran faces a difficult period as Britain, West Germany, and Japan cut purchases. Thatcher notes short term pain for Britons as long term stability is pursued.
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U N resolution on Angola draws mixed reactions
South Africa notes mixed responses to the U N Security Council vote condemning cross border actions into Angola while O A U ministers back the resolution but urge stronger steps. Sierra Leone condemns SA incursions as Angolan toll rises with 3000 troops reported and hundreds of civilians killed.
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U.S. and Mexican border governors meet in Juarez
A two day U S Mexico border governors conference in Ciudad Juarez ended with leaders saying no major problems were solved but goodwill was created. Texas Governor Bill Clements hailed the meeting as a milestone saying they had met, while Governor Bruce Babbitt called it the start of an important process.
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Arizona
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