Human Rights Talks Praised at Canberra Seminar
Mr J Humphrey of the U N Division of Human Rights praised the Canberra seminar as a milestone in the human rights campaign. The conference opens Monday with Minister Sir Garfield Barwick and will include 70 participants from ECAFE nations. The agenda covers police rights to political activity, compulsory fingerprinting, and the use of wire tapping in crime detection.
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Former Bank Officer Sentenced for Theft by Conversion
William John Perkins a 34 year old former lending officer with the Bank of Nova Scotia Calgary pleaded guilty to theft by conversion of 9000 dollars. He used part of the funds to cover loans for borrowers unable to keep up payments and kept about 1500 dollars for himself. He was described by his lawyer as having played Robin Hood with bank money and received six months in gaol.
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First Oriental Gong elected to Florida Legislature
Edmund J. Gong becomes the first Oriental member of the Florida Legislature after winning the Dade County Miami seat. The 32 year old attorney and Harvard graduate is married with four children.
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All Party Delegation Plans Seven Investigations Abroad
The delegation will visit European opera houses, inspect hydro foil ferries, and study dredging methods. Mr Ryan notes Newcastle Harbour dredging costs rose to él jmillion from £800,000 after deepening. Other delegates include Opposition Leader Mr Askin Deputy Leader Mr Charley and MLAs T V Ryan and W Dalton.
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