The World - News from May 1, 1985
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa, in a telegram to the Polish Parliament, accused police authorities of carrying out “mass detentions” to counter anti-government protests planned for today--May Day. Three of Walesa’s aides were reportedly being held by police. Underground groups with ties to the banned trade union have called for demonstrations to counter official May Day parades and protest increases in the cost of food and energy.
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