1.   Deaver began suggesting ways to soften the impact by adding new events to the itinerary that might placate the opposition.

2.   Herrera endeavored to placate the opposition by making preliminary defense preparations and by sending additional forces to the Rio Grande.

3.   The Senate panel vote was delayed for several hours until lawmakers placated opposition to the proposed international airline ticket tax.

4.   Also Wednesday, National Assembly Vice President Rafael Jimenez said it was possible Chavez might soon shuffle his Cabinet to placate the opposition.