India’s Untouchability Fight Strengthened by Civil Rights Act
New Protection of Civil Rights Act took effect November 19 in India. It targets untouchability, raises penalties for offenses, and applies to public and privately accessed places of worship. Rural discrimination persists despite urban reforms and high-profile condemnations by leaders including Gandhi and Nehru.
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Fines Set in Leningrad for Public Disturbances
A new city order signed by Mayor Lev Zaikov in Leningrad sets fines up to 10 rubles about $12.50 for loud singing in public places and various disturbances. It covers loud music in streets gambling fortune telling smoking where signs exist and appearing drunk in public areas.
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