Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. In 1945, Ken Livingstone, English politician, 1st Mayor of London was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1949, John Craven, English economist and academic was born. In 1953, Vernon Coaker, English educator and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence was born. In 1960, The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of land undervalued at four cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. In 1975, Phiyada Akkraseranee, Thai actress and model was born. In 2014, Stanley Marsh 3, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1938) passed away. In 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, American minister and politician (born 1973) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Boost for local governments as 35 take advantage of $1 million CCTV camera funding
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Thirty-five WA local governments will receive a share of almost 1 million in funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
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