Blood of St. Januarius liquefies before Naples crowds
In Naples cathedral 5,000 worshippers witness the blood of St. Januarius liquefy during the thrice yearly miracle. Cardinal Ursi displays two vials as prayers end, a sign deemed good omen or bad omen if delayed or failed, with the first documented mention tracing to 1389. In Panama, Gen. Torrijos says John Wayne offered support for canal treaties.
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Prison revolt in Custoza ends with surrender and hostages
In Custoza Portugal a one day prison rebellion ended with the surrender of about a dozen armed prisoners. One rebel was killed, two captors and three hostages were wounded. Twenty hostages were seized and later freed including guards and five women. Prison director Joan Torres was wounded and evacuated.
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Uganda bans 27 religious groups amid security concerns
In Nairobi, Idi Amin's Uganda regime bans 27 religious groups including the Baptist Mission Salvation Army and Seventh Day Adventists for activities deemed not conducive to national security. Only the Babai faith is excluded from the ban. Recognized churches such as the Church of Uganda Islam Roman Catholic and Uganda Orthodox Church may operate. A ministry spokesman said freedom of worship is guaranteed but limited to recognized religions.
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Argentine guerrilla chief Jorge Victor Lowe killed
Government forces raided a Rosano suburb apartment killing Jorge Victor Lowe secretary-general of the Labor Power Communist Organization. The death raises political violence toll to 597 this year. 1,480 died last year.
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