Silence Is Broken Japan Segregates Untouchables
Fred Saito reports that Japan’s Buraku class faces long standing discrimination in schools work and marriage. Despite legal equality since 1871 untouchables endure segregation in housing schooling and employment with few marriages outside their caste and social exclusion in daily life.
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Tired Buddy Loses Race at Lake Geneva Pier
Two young men swam from a Lake Geneva pier and raced to the opposite shore. One reached the far side first and found his friend gone. After hours of worry the buddy was found sleeping on the pier by police at the station.
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Fire Show Demonstration Ends In Failure At Airport
News media and stations attended in Oklahoma City as a Midland Texas firm tried to demonstrate its latest firefighting gear on an old plane at a local airport. The equipment failed to operate and firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
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Romantic Truck Message Sparks Local Curiosity
A large truck spotted on a highway near Harrisburg-Palm displays the bumper slogan Dont hug me. Im going steady. The playful note drew attention from passersby and residents.
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