Is African States and Cyprus Admitted to UN: As one of its first acts, the 15th regular session of the UN General Assembly, which opened in New York yesterday, unanimously admitted 14 new States to membership in the United Nations. This brings the total number of States members of the UN to 96, almost double its original membership. The assembly heard statements this morning by representatives of 13 and 14 new members. Here, M. Sylvanus Olympic, Prime Minister of the Togoless Republic, is seen at the speaker's restrum addressing the Assembly.
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Photo is dated 09-09-1960.
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