Soviet envoys ticketed for parking fines in Washington
UPI reports Soviet diplomats in Washington accumulated 12,270 unpaid parking tickets in 1976 with 245,400 dollars due. State Department cites a two block rule with Moscow and a formal understanding on parking, while other embassies also ignore tickets. Israel and several nations followed with large deficits. Grenada, Guinea Bissau and Laos had none due to no active embassy.
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OAS urged to defend human rights in regional vote
The United States asked the Organization of American States to urge member nations to ban torture executions and detentions without due process. Costa Rica and Venezuela supported the draft. Dominican Republic joined as cosponsor. Jamaica and other Caribbean states eyed for support. The four part resolution strengthens protections and calls for visits to promote rights, while reaffirming anti terrorism and economic development tied to freedom.
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U S Pilgrim Surge for Neumann Saint at Vatican
About 30,000 American Catholics gathered in Rome to witness Pope Paul VI canonize Bishop John Nepomucene Neumann as America's first male saint. The Philadelphia prelate helped found the U.S. parochial school system and will become the United States third saint, joining Frances Xavier Cabrini and Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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Cholera Outbreak Spreads to Tokyo Suburbs
Japan faces its first major cholera outbreak in 30 years as cases rise in Arida and Koganei near Tokyo. Authorities order mass inspections and disinfection while a tour group link is investigated and precautions expand to western regions.
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Rioting in South Africa Leaves 11 Dead Across Towns
Police report 11 killed in riots tied to a black power salute dispute near Johannesburg Soweto and Port Elizabeth areas. A white constable died from a colleague's accidental gunfire as 400 protesters were detained and emergency courts handed swift punishments.
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Fianna Fail wins historic Irish parliamentary majority
In Dublin, Fianna Fail led by Jack Lynch secured a landslide with 80 seats. Fine Gael 41, Labor 17, Independents 4. The Cosgrave government blamed defeat on housewives and farmers as coalition cabinet members fell, including Patrick Cooney. The election also ended Conor Cruise O'Brien’s push on constitutional claims to Northern Ireland.
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Uganda silent on fate of jailed British businessman
Uganda remained silent on Robert Scanlon facing execution on espionage charges after arrest last week. Radio Uganda said he would be tried by a special military tribunal and could be executed by firing squad before week’s end, but the broadcasts have since dropped references and offered no updates.
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