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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1956
Page
5
An ailing South KoreaElection turmoil erupts as irregularities alleged in the Taegu region trigger investigations. Chaotic vote counting leads to a resignation and the succession fight surrounds the Vita President victory amid protests and a summoned inquiry. Opposition figures travel to Taegu to probe the events as officials seek to stabilize the process. A heavy smoker incident in London is noted in a separate dispatch.
Peter Fethers, president of the Spastic Centre Council, warned Canberra locals that a rumor claims cigarette company funds would aid the Spastic Centre via donations tied to collecting used packets. He stressed no authorized appeals exist and noted the hoax has spread to at least five towns. Company reps try to trace the hoaxer who has operated for about two years.
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