U.N. Post For N.Z. Delegate Likely
NEW YORK. September 13. Sir Leslie Munro (New Zealand) emerged tonight as the probable choice for chairman of the important Political Comrxrittee of the United Nations General Assembly, which will convene in New York next Tuesday. It is understood that Sir Leslie Munro has already been assured of sufficient votes to make his election a foregone conclusion. He has been strongly supported by Britain and other Commonwealth nations.
An influential member of the 20nation Latin-American group said tonight that that group as a whole would support him. Both the New Zealand representative and Prince Wan Waithayron, of Siam, were strong candidates for the post, but it was understood that Prince Wan has now agreed to accept nomination as chairman of the special, or ad hoc, political committee. Prince Wan is a strong favourite to become President of the General Assembly next year. The unanimous choice for President of the Assembly session opening on Tuesday is Senator Jose Maza, who led Chile’s delegation last year. His election has been assured for several weeks.
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Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27764, 15 September 1955, Page 11
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