Greece Junta Report Deemed Shocking by Greek Rep
In Strasbourg Greece’s permanent representative to the Council of Europe called portions of a European Human Rights Council report on alleged Greek rights abuses shocking and deplorable. The leak suggests torture allegations hold substance and condemn the military regime. The report prompted international scrutiny amid ongoing governance concerns.
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Indians claim Alcatraz as native cultural center
Indians occupying Alcatraz Island declare an Indian Day and invite tribes nationwide to share the 1868 treaty claim that returned unused federal land to the Sioux. They plan converting the former federal prison into a native American cultural center.
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Finland Seeks Neutral Path With Moscow After Winter War
In Helsinki Finns emphasize neutrality toward the Soviet Union despite a painful memory of the 1939 40 Winter War. Leaders note a 1944 peace treaty and mutual assistance pact as evidence of improving ties and a shift from anti Russian sentiment to coexistence.
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Federal Workers Cost Billions
New York tax foundation report estimates federal civilian pay and benefits totaled about 26.3 billion dollars in the year ending June 30. Projections show costs rising to 30.4 billion dollars in fiscal 1970.
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