Poll Incidents In Lebanon
(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) BEIRUT, June 19.
Steel-helmeted soldiers stood by outside polling booths today as the second stage of the Lebanese general elections were held in Beirut and South Lebanon.
Tension rose momentarily in Beirut when a passing car fired a few shots at the office of a candidate’s supporter, but no casualties were reported. Several voters complained that some candidates had not sent them money like the others. Payments of large sums to some local leaders commanding votes were reported to have been made, and there were also reports of direct buying of votes for prices ranging between 50 and 100 Lebanese pounds (about £6 to £11).
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Press, Issue 29236, 21 June 1960, Page 7
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