Aquino denial blocks defense access in death-penalty case
Manila report says authorities refused access for former Sen Benigno Aquino Jr’s lawyers to meet with him to prepare a defense promised by President Marcos. Ex-Sen Jovito Salonga said a promised meeting was blocked at the maximum security area. Defense leaders pressed for a reopened trial after Marcos ordered a military review and Enrile ordered the trial renewed.
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Jovito Salonga
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Defense
Juan Ponce Enrile
Marcos
Ponce Enrile
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Callaghan stands firm on 10 percent wage cap
Prime Minister James Callaghan refused to yield on the 10 percent wage increase cap, dampening hopes for an early end to Britain's 35,000 firefighters strike. He told union leaders he would not breach the inflation curb, while the firefighters seek broader support from the Trades Union Congress.
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Britain
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Trades Union Congress
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Portuguese Socialists back confidence vote amid government crisis
Lisbon sources report the Socialist Party 143 member national committee unanimously backs Prime Minister Mario Soares in seeking a parliamentary vote of confidence. If no accord is reached within 24 hours, the executive will present the vote, signaling possible collapse of the 16 month minority government.
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Legislative Assembly
Rhodesian Attacks Backdrop for Talks Hang in Balance
Salisbury Archbishop Abel Muzorewa said Rhodesian strikes on guerrilla camps in Mozambique were abhorrent massacres that could prejudice negotiations with Prime Minister Ian Smith. He urged mourning for over 1,200 guerrillas killed and demanded assurances no similar massacres will occur, as talks with black leaders resume.
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Abel Muzorewa
Mozambique
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Muzorewa
African National Council
Smith
Panda disappointment for Japan ends pregnancy hopes
Tokyo reports Lan Lan the panda is not pregnant after all. Zoo officials suggest maybe next year. Nationwide television had shown her mating with Kan Kan last June as curiosity grew about a possible birth outside China. Experts admit they cannot confirm pregnancy, leaving speculation unresolved.
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Vorster set for overwhelming mandate in South Africa vote
White South Africans voting today in the national elections are expected to give Prime Minister John Vorster a strong mandate to resist international meddling. The 165 seat Parliament vote follows international pressure to soften security laws and comes days after the government announced the detention death of activist Steve Biko.
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John Vorster
South Africa
Vorster
Steve Biko
Police test shoplifting procedures in Tucson store
A Tucson department store’s security test by the plainclothes Tactical Operations Force saw a young man walk off with a $440 microwave and place it with nearly $1,000 in other goods. The 90 minute spree exposed clerks who failed to notice and offered security recommendations to tighten entrances and staff coverage.
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