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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
4
In Soweto South Africa riot police fired on a crowd of about 500 schoolchildren marching in Johannesburg center to demand the release of teachers. At least one person was killed and another wounded during clashes in the township’s northeastern area.
Peking Radio warned Chinese listeners to prepare for a possible surprise attack by the Russians and noted other aggressors, insisting that the Soviet Union remains the greatest threat. The broadcast said Soviet revisionism seeks to subjugate China and would not die.
Industrialist Javier Ybarra Berge, held 34 days by gunmen demanding 15 million in ransom, was found dead on a Basque mountain trail. Basque political leaders condemned the killing as an obstacle to regional autonomy and democracy.
The Organization of American States ending its 1977 meeting approved a U S backed pledge to respect human dignity and due process in the Western Hemisphere. Twenty five member nations were urged to reject torture and arbitrary detentions while the Inter-American Human Rights Commission budget was raised amid clashes with military ruled states over terrorism and rights guarantees.
Riots and protests sweep Peru as a government austerity plan prompts police firings and curfews. The unrest began in Cuzco and spread to Ayacucho and two other cities with reports of 150 arrests. The plan includes a 500 million dollar spending cut and price hikes while a 100 million dollar loan is sought to avert default on a 4 billion debt.
The Santa Claus Chamber of Commerce sets July 16 for a midsummer Christmas dinner where 8 to 12 year olds born on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day living within 10 miles can be named honorary mayor police chief and fire chief. Eligible entrants write to Santa Claus explaining why they deserve the honor. Sponsors say the event expands access for youngsters.
The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development approves a 4.95 million grant to the City of Tucson for community development. The funds will aid 15 projects including Kino Neighborhood Improvement Area and Parade of Homes while four questioned projects face review to meet grant criteria.
A Bri tish factory in Ardeer, Scotland will start making smoking products without tobacco. Imperial Tobacco Ltd chairman T G Garrett says the plant can produce up to 1 million pounds of substitute annually and may expand abroad. The article ties the grant funding to Tucson projects including La Entrada and Benson Highway area improvements.
Advertised claim states Preparation H relieves rectal itching and pain from hemorrhoids and reduces swelling. Cites tests in New York City Washington DC and a Midwest Medical Center showing prompt temporary relief. Mentions lubricating properties and soothing effect at night in ointment or suppository forms.
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