Global strikes, uprisings, and clashes ripple across Asia and Africa
Thousands in Seoul join a week-old autoworkers strike pressing for repeal of a new layoff law passed by ruling party lawmakers amid opposition boycott. In Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi meets 500 supporters on independence anniversary amid government restrictions. A Russian oil spill from the Nakhodka nears Japan as fuel shortages bite the Far East. Indonesian police quell ethnic violence in Sanggau Ledo with mass displacement reported. In Bangui, French troops clash with mutineers near the presidential palace, with casualties and a mutiny in progress.
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1997 Almanac parody predicts a noisy political year
A mocking faux almanac cites Newt Gingrich’s televised speech on ethics and a purported draft return. It weaves absurd items from the year including sports, drugs references, presidential jokes, and intended political chaos with satirical tone.
Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette touts its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at nearby local recycling locations.
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