Catholics pledge $3 million for anti abortion campaign
The hits of Columbus pledged 3 million to back an anti abortion public relations drive by American Catholic bishops. The 1.5 million member Catholic fraternal group approved support as the bishops plan a 5 million program led by Hull and Knowlton and Wirthlin Group. The effort begins with a public opinion poll and rises to a broad information push. Virgil Cant, Supreme Knight, described the drive as necessary to present abortion as a human rights violation. Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk, NCBB president, noted funding would come from outside sources. John Berard of Hull & Knowlton outlined the campaign steps.
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Hits of Columbus
Virgil Cant
Hull & Knowlton
Wirthiin Group
Knights
Sai
Daniel C. Pilarczyk
Cincinnavy
National Conference
Flood waters surge across four states amid flood fears
Flooding worsens as Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas brace for widespread damage. 13 deaths blamed nationwide 12 in Texas and one in Oklahoma. Red River rises threatening farms and towns with thousands evacuated while levees are reinforced. National Guardsmen inmates and volunteers deploy sandbags and marshal relief.
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Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Lousiana
Red River
Shreveport
Alexandria
U.S
J. Bennett Johnston
Johnston
Army Corps of Engineers
Death row case could affect many in cure death row
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel in San Francisco weighs Harris death sentence in a appeal that tests psychiatry in law and could affect hundreds of death row inmates. Harris claims brain damage and incompetence to premeditate, while the state argues he is a cold killer slated for San Quentin. The panel will decide if San Diego Judge Enright erred in denying a new trial hearing based on psychiatrist incompetence and brain damage evidence. The broader question covers legal rights for numerous inmates and the role of psychiatric evidence in capital cases.
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Robert Alton Harris
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Harris
San Quentin
San Diego
Debate over future of US Philippines bases begins today
The talks start amid questions on American military power after World War I era. The Philippines bases support naval and air operations in Asia, symbolizing sovereignty limits and anti-base sentiment. Possibilities range from expulsion to joint use or phased conversion, with many details pending and negotiations likely to last months.
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Philippines
Islands
Pacific
Indian Oceans
Asia
Don Snider
Center For Strategic and International Studies
U.S
Southeast Asia
Thomas MacNaugher
Brookings Institution
Subic Bay
7Th Fleet
Clark Air Base
Rand Corporation
Crow Valley
Snider
MacArthur Corsino
Senate
The
Associated Press
Richard Armitage
Raul Manglapus
Manila
U S bases policy analysts urge careful Philippines shift
Heritage Foundation expert warns of unknown post withdrawal conflicts while regional rivals fear a power vacuum. McNaugher and Fisher discuss Japan’s potential reemergence, U S lingering for nation building, and a staged shift to Philippine armed forces as a cornerstone of staying power. The talks mark a pivotal transition in U S military presence.
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Heritage Foundation
U.S
China
Japan
Asia
McNaugher
Philippines
Fisher
Base talks begin amid demonstrations
Demonstrations mount as base talks start with activists opposing U S military presence in the Philippines. Police rounded up more than 200 people for questioning while the Navy bans off post leave for about 40,000 troops and dependents.
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South Korea
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Philippines
John Fredette
Subic Bay Naval Base
Manila
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NPA
U.S
Crispin Beltran
May First Movement
Corazon Aquino
United States
Armitage
Far East
Stanley Schrager
Lawmakers return to budget fray in Albany
Lawmakers head back to the New York State Capitol amid a late budget process with key points still unresolved. The aid to localities plan envisages record school funding, including a $770 million statewide increase and targeted gains for New York City, Long Island, and other districts.
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Assembly
Mel Miller
Miller
Geoffrey Taylor
Mano Cuomo
Hugh Carey
Cuomo
New York City
Joseph Fernandez
Long Island
Flag Burn Protests Center Government Scrutiny
A legal battle over flag burning intensifies as Justice Department lawyers argue the act harms the flag’s integrity and upholds Congress authority to outlaw desecration without violating free speech. Demonstrators contend flag burning is essential political expression and cite historic desecration as American tradition.
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