Democrats Name Kennedy Nominee At Los Angeles Convention
Senior John Fitzgerald Kennedy won the Democratic presidential nomination at the national convention in Los Angeles. He secured a simple majority with 765 votes as Lyndon Johnson trailed with 409. The convention then turned to choosing Kennedy’s running mate, with Stuart Symington and Henry Jackson among the leading possibilities.
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Polish couple reunited after 71 years apart at airport
Polish migrant Peter Paszniewski, 61, greeted his wife Paszniewska, who arrived from Poland after a 10 hour delay. Reunited at the airport amid Polish friends, the couple, separated since 1939 when he was captured and sent to a POW camp, planned to live at Tyson Street, Ainslie.
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Senator Cole Shouted Down By Pensioners
In Bendigo the meeting at Unity Hall drew about 100 pensioners as Senator George Cole of the DLP was shouted down while attempting to answer criticisms from Senator A Hendrickson. The Combined Pensioners Association leaders and Bendigo secretary addressed the crowd amid tense exchanges.
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Kidnap Inquiry Shifts To Agent Following Thorne Clues
Police broaden the search based on witness descriptions of a man seen on a park bench near Graeme Thorne. A composite drawn by East Sydney Technical College’s arts department is to be released on wanted dodgers circulated nationwide. Witnesses describe a tall, thin man of 35 to 40 with olive skin, dark hair, close shave, and steady daily presence near Mrs. Phyllis Smith’s home. Police have logged over 6,000 tips and issued an alert for a cream 1946 Mercury with two men, a woman, and a boy, believed linked to the kidnapping.
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Boy Acquitted of Murder Walks Free in Court
A fair haired schoolboy was acquitted of murdering nine year old Tris Margaret Dawkins whose body with 39 stab wounds was found in a Southampton Park. The boy walked from the dock to his mother’s arms as reporters noted his calm demeanor and emotional scene followed the verdict.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Stabbed
A former Japanese prime minister was stabbed outside the official residence. He suffered four wounds, including to the leg, and was taken to hospital in stable condition. Police identified the attacker as 50 year old non parliamentary LDP member Kirwell Fiske Aramaki from Karatsu City. Fresh anti U S Japan treaty protests erupted in Tokyo with about 12,000 unionists and students marching near the Diet buildings and government offices.
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Wool Levy To Be Sought By Australian Wool Bureau
The Wool Bureau will urge a new levy of 10 shillings per bale to fund expanded promotional activities. Chairman W A Gumi will push for adoption at the next Wool Congress, increasing the present levy of 4 shillings to 6 shillings per bale.
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Stand Off Bomb At Woomera Report
London reports Britain's stand-off nuclear bomb undergoing dropping trials at Woomera Rocket Range. The Daily Telegraph says results are encouraging with a series of fully fueled missiles planned next month to test full distance, without a warhead.
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U N Orders Withdrawal of Belgians
The United Nations vote stood eight to none with three abstentions as Belgium announced it would keep troops in the Congo to protect lives and nationals. Belgium rejected Congolese demands for immediate withdrawal and warned of severing ties, while Lumumba broke relations with Belgium.
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Union Opposes N G Walkout In Australia Territory
Papua New Guinea's only native trade union movement today demanded Australia not adopt a walkout policy in the territory. The eight page statement warned premature independence could aid communist global strategy and UN pressure.
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Two Plane Crashes Kill One Passenger in Pacific Seas
Manila reports two plane crashes with one confirmed death. A Northwest Airlines passenger from Ohio identified as Mrs Kelley perished after a plane ditched near Luzon while survivors were rescued by American forces. A Philippine Airlines DC-3 with 30 aboard also ditched near Neches Island. all aboard reported safe.
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