Rebels Seized Camp Aguinaldo as Loyal Troops Strike
Philippine mutineers clashes at Camp Aguinaldo and Villamor Air Base spark gunfire and bomb strikes. Reported casualties include four soldiers dead and six wounded as loyal troops, Marines, and Rangers assault rebel positions amid smoke and air strikes. Civilians fled the Main Gate area while rebels held the air force HQ ground floor near Manila Airport.
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Camp Aguinaldo
Defense Ministry
General Staff
Ramos
Villamor
Air Force
Manila International Aiport
Reagan pledges support for Aquino amid uprising
The Associated Press reports President Reagan expressed America's unqualified support for Philippine President Corazon Aquino from Los Angeles. He condemned the attempted military action against Aquino's government and voiced concern over elements of the armed forces. In Honolulu, Ferdinand Marcos said Aquino has lost public and military backing and is in real trouble, suggesting others might assume the presidency.
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Reagan
America
Corazon Aquino
Philippines
Aquino
Los Angeles
White House
Marlin Fitewater
United States
Uno
Honolulu
Ferdinand Marcos
ABC
Nightline
Marcos
Manila
Rebels Take Hostage As Philippine Crisis Deepens
Rebels, many with inverted flags, seize air force commander Maj. Gen. Antonio Sotelo. He escapes via skylight and is rescued by helicopter. In Cebu City regional commanders pledge rebel support as troops seize control, haul down flags, disarm guards, and shut down radio and TV. Benigno Aquino III is wounded by rebels near the presidential palace. three companions killed, another seriously hurt. Aquino promises the government remains in control and moves to destroy the threat.
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Air Force
Antonio Sotelo
Sotelo
Ramos
Cebu City
Benigno Aquino II
Aquino
South Africa presses censors as miners face mass layoffs
The article reports on new government curbs targeting the so called alternative press provoking opposition to decry censorship. It details a massive underground sit-in by over 3,000 miners at a deep gold mine and a wave of 20,000 possible dismissals as Anglo American and other firms confront wage demands. The strike costs hit roughly $100 million with union leadership softening pay demands from 30 to 27 percent while employers vow a hard line to restore production.
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Cal
Chamber of Mines
National Union of Mineworkers
Nimers
Anglo American
Western Deep Levels
Poindexter seeks retirement amid Iran Contra fallout
Poindexter 51 asks to retire in October as a vice admiral a three star rank once held in the White House. Debates loom in the Senate for approval with presidential and defense leaders needed. Poindexter would gain about 52800 annual pension at three star rank and his actions tied to Iran Contra probe loom large.
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White House
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Reagan
Secretary of Defense
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Navy
Adm
Dudley L. Carlson
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A.B. Carlisle
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Robert Earl
Oliver North
Worth
Meese
Justice Department
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Tran
Nicaragua
Bari
Council
Craig Coy
House
Earl
Coy
North
Congress
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