20 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
A Czechoslovakian migrant testified in Central Court that a rug given by Jacob Fogel to Mrs. Bradley for her second baby matches the rug where Graeme Thorne's body was found. The hearing involved a police application for the return of Stephen Bradley from Ceylon.
The Melbourne court ruled there is a prima facie case against Bradley for the kidnapping and murder of eight year old Graeme Thorne. Prosecution linked Bradley to a Bondi family and a blue grey travelling rug found with the boy's body. Witnesses, including Graeme's parents, testified about a man calling as a private inquiry agent, the family address, and details of Graeme's school day on July 7.
Prime Minister Menzies, arriving from New York, said a new four power Summit Conference could be held around April or May next year. He hoped Krushchev would attend and denied acting as a fall guy for Britain and the United States. He warned the five power resolution risked Australia’s prestige but expressed optimism on world opinion of Australia. Continued Page 32.
London Wednesday reports Chief Engineer F F Logan gave his life to slow a blast aboard the 27 000 ton Cape Town Castle off Las Palmas after an explosion Monday. Six were killed and Logan, who rushed into the blast area to disconnect the fuel supply, died. A team of engineers traveled from London to assess the engine room damage.
The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to rank disarmament as the top issue for the Geneva Assembly's main political committees. Nigeria pressed for Africa aid to be prioritized but was defeated. The debate over how to order disarmament items and related resolutions continued with multiple viewpoints and procedural questions.
Congo strongman Col. Joseph Mobutu announces the detention of leading Lumumba supporters in Leopoldville. Arrested include Information Minister Ardent Kashammura. Mobutu later said some of the 13 detainees are held while others are released as curfew is not strictly enforced due to rising crime in recent days.
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