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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

2

Mass arrests rise in deep south protests over Freedom Riders

Police halted several demonstrations in a segregated city as about 500 protesters were jailed in 48 hours. Slater King led kneeling crowds on court house steps before arrest. King cited freeing all detainees as condition for dispersal. 156 still in custody, 267 arrested Tuesday. Juveniles released to parents, 20 adults freed on bail.

Epec Umates Ee Court House Freedom Riders Snt Slater King Mr. King Abner Israel

Mansworld gift guide from R. Whyte buys for men

The notice invites readers to visit R. Whyte’s Mansworld with two fashion centres offering a wide range of gifts for men. It promises a broad selection from modest shillings to larger sums and emphasizes the nearing holiday shopping deadline of eight days.

R. T. Whyte Mansworld Keith Humphries Canberra Hansman

New Filipino President Diosdado Macapagal Elected

Congress proclaimed Vice President Diosdado Macapagal as the Philippines new president with a 650000 vote lead over incumbent Carlos Garcia He and Emmanuel Peleaz will be sworn in December 30 in Manila per Reuters report from Thursday.

Manila A.A. P.reuter Congress Diosdado Macapagal Philippines Carlos Garcia Emmanuel Peleaz

Russian entry possible in 1962 international beauty contest

Pageant Director Oscar Meinhardt says Russia may enter the August 9 to 19, 1962 international beauty congress. He wrote to Soviet official Mrs. Smeida Fedorva inviting a Soviet entry.

Long Beach California Reuter Russia Oscar Meinhardt Smeida Fedorva

Grandma Moses Dies At 101 The Iconic US Painter

Anna Mary Robertson Moses known as Grandma Moses died at 101 in New York after painting late into life. She began painting in her seventies and gained global fame with rural New York scenes once showcased by art dealer Louis Calder and later sold for high prices.

New York Grandma Moses United States Hoosick _ health centre Ro Shefie Geod Clayton Shaw Anna Mary Robertson Moses Eagle Bridge New York State Eaghe Bridge Toute J. Calder Museum of Modern An

Salisbury Mayor closes baths amid court ruling and segregation tensions

The mayor ordered the whites only baths shut across three municipal pools in Salisbury following a Supreme Court ruling on segregation. European youths at the Central pool discussed actions against non whites but offered no具体 plans. The closure, intended to last until the City Council acts, excludes colored suburbs and the African township where no incidents occurred.

Federal Supreme Court Central Swimming Pool Associated Press Salisbury

Grim Warning On Lung Cancer Rate

London report highlights Jersey as the world’s highest male and high female lung cancer death rates with non smokers rarely affected. Dr Godber ties the epidemic to smoking and warns its spread can only slow with major reductions in cigarette use. The 1960 Britain total lung cancer deaths reach a record 98,788 amid rising venereal disease and illegitimate births.

London P.reuter English Channel Jersey British Health Ministry G. E. Godber Godber Britain Ciodber

Union Leaders Plan Visit To Asian Regional Conference

Melbourne will host 30 delegates for the Asian Regional Conference of the International Labour Organisation late next year. The ACTU Interstate Executive discussed organizing the visit by overseas trade unionists to help reconcile unions split from the ACTU over reciprocal visits by unions from Australian and Communist countries. Delegates would come from Russia, with no leaders from Communist China expected. Observers noted unions might accept conference levies if tied to a United Nations body. Earlier, some right wing unions refused levies for reciprocal visits, excluding them from the ACTU biennial conference.

Melbourne International Labour Organisation A.C.T.U United Nations Russia China United Nations Organisation

Stamp Wins World Award for Christian Motif Stamp

The Postmaster General announced a world award for a Christian motif stamp. The design features an open Bible with Christmas messages and the stamp carries a nominal value of four pence. The diploma noted the stamp was artistically presented and suitable for public display.

Davidson

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