Marcos holds insurmountable lead in Philippine election
AP reports President Ferdinand E Marcos leads challenger Corazon Aquino 53.8 to 46.2 percent with 97 percent of votes tallied by the National Assembly. Catholic bishops condemn widespread fraud, urge nonviolent change, while Aquino claims victory and accuses the government of meddling.
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Reagan urged to cut off aid over Philippine election fraud
Sen Sam Nunn urged President Reagan to abandon neutrality and consider cutting U S aid if Marcos steals the Philippine vote. Dole proposed relocating U S bases. Nunn accused Marcos of massive fraud and intimidation. Lugar cited irregularities but avoided labeling the whole election fraudulent.
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