Callaghan opens Commonwealth summit on southern Africa crisis
Prime Minister Callaghan warns that the southern Africa conflict will intensify if minority governments block negotiated settlements toward black majority rule. Ugandan President Idi Amin's planned entry into London looms as Britain tightens borders amid security fears.
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Mrs Carter stresses rights to Brazilian leader
Rosalynn Carter reviews human rights concerns with President Ernesto Geisel in Brasilia amid a three nation goodwill tour. She downplays specific protests, mentions a student letter, and plans a Recife stop as two American missionaries protest mistreatment during a prior three day sailing. She states the deep commitment to human rights and respects local officials while avoiding direct criticism.
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Florida discrim law repeal sparks nation wide civil rights debate
In Dade County Florida residents voted 2-1 to repeal a local ordinance shielding homosexuals from discrimination in employment housing and public accommodations. The defeat follows a long campaign drawing national attention to gay rights with leaders from both sides signaling continued action nationwide.
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Slow moving Korean inquiry reaches many congressmen
The House Ethics Committee releases a status report stating it will question a large number of current and former members and aides over suspected bribery tied to South Korea. It plans public hearings by late summer once a thorough probe concludes, with testimony from Koreans and Park, now said to be in London.
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Carter backs Young as valuable diplomat in Third World
UPI reports U.S. officials see United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young as a key asset despite controversy over his remarks on racism. After a half hour with President Carter, Young defended his views, said Carter understands his context, and insisted he would resign if not serving America's interests.
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Roman road network spanned continents and oceans
United Press International reports that the Roman empire built a vast road system across Europe Asia and Africa. The network stretched to such a scale that its total length equaled ten Earth circumferences at the equator, highlighting the empire’s vast reach and engineering prowess.
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