The World - News from July 6, 1987
Palau shelved plans for semi-independence after residents of the islands--once the western Carolines--failed for the fifth time to back proposals by the territorial administration. Officials said that no more referendums will be held on the self-government compact before presidential elections scheduled for November, 1988. A final count of the June 30 vote showed 5,500 in favor of the compact, and 2,600 against--well short of the 75% required for approval.
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