World at War as U S and USSR Face Cuba Crisis
The United States and the Soviet Union moved toward a potential clash over Cuba as U S naval forces enforce a quarantine on missiles. President Kennedy warned of a grave danger, while Khrushchev and Castro mobilized, and crisis diplomacy sought to avert world war.
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Soviet Union
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U.S. Navy
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United States of America
Cuba mobilizes hundreds of thousands against US blockade
Havana broadcasts declare the blockade an act of war and report massive mobilization across Cuban forces. Fidel Castro to address the nation with important declarations as officials cite Soviet missiles in Cuba and demand Security Council action.
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Fidel Castro
Kennedy
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United Nations
Mario Garcia-Inchaustegui
Security Council
Castro
Reed Cancels Local Visits
Gov John H Reed cancels three local appearances due to the Cuban crisis. He stays in Augusta until the situation eases. A GOP tea at Rep Elmont Tyndales Goose Rocks home is canceled. Tyndale will represent Reed at United Nations Day exercises in Kennebunk. A 6 p.m. GOP dinner at Jameson School Old Orchard Beach remains on the schedule without the governor.
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Elmont Tyndale
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Kennebunkport
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Jameson School
Old Orchard Beach
Soviet Union halts leaves and discharges in several forces
The Tass agency announced that the Soviet Union canceled all leaves for military personnel and halted further discharges in senior age groups across strategic rocket forces antiaircraft defense troops and the submarine fleet. Marshal Grechko ordered measures to raise readiness as U S actions on Cuba escalated tensions. The government warned Kennedy’s quarantine risked thermonuclear war and condemned U S tactics as piracy. Moscow planned an emergency UN Security Council meeting to address U S violations.
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Chuckle About Movies Read Time Versus Books
Brief quip notes some films are so short it saves time to read the book. Copyright information credits Sen, Fea Corp.
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Danny Kaye Aids Foreign Visitors In The U S A
Public service advertisement urges Americans to help overseas visitors with advice directions and a warm welcome. It promotes friendly hospitality as a civic duty produced in cooperation with The Advertising Council and the U S Travel Service Department of Commerce.
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Menard Lesieur Announces Ward Two Candidacy
Menard Lesieur, son of the late Arthur P. Menard, announces his bid for councilman at large from Ward Two to back mayoral candidate Arthur J. Lesieur. He runs a family grocery on High street and highlights governance and taxpayer concerns. Beaudette Seeks Re election to Police Commission as Deschambault Aide
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Maine Officials Back JFK in Cuban Crisis Support
The article reports bipartisan support from Maine Governor Reed, both U.S. senators, and two congressmen for President Kennedy's Cuban crisis policy. A single Republican critic said action could have come sooner. Reed urged Maine citizens to back Kennedy, noting U S resolve against Soviet armed buildup in the Western Hemisphere. Reed spoke in Portland during a campaign stop.
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Maine
Reed
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Soviet Union
United States
Portland
Florida Arms Bases Throb With Activity
Florida bristling with air bases and naval operations at Key West Jacksonville and Pensacola throbbed with activity today to back up President Kennedy's Cuba blockade. Key West vessels had put to sea as an Army unit was authorized to drill in a local park. A new control tower rushed to completion at Key West airport. Boca Chica field and Sugarloaf Key saw troop and supply movements amid secrecy. Mayport slipped ships to sea while MacDill McCoy and Homestead bases showed unusual activity. National Guard Civil Defense placed on alert though Gov Bryant said no callout expected.
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Latin Americans Seek Unity Over Cuba Crisis
Latin American diplomats foresee a shared hemispheric stance hardening toward Cuba if the Soviet armament is proven for offensive use. Mexico signals possible policy shift, while Brazil weighs how far to back Washington and OAS actions, amid fears of a broader conflict.
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Alliance For Progress
Duck Sinks After Tarred Hockey Rink Incident
In Wellesley Massachusetts a wild duck nicknamed Daffy became stuck on a tarred hockey rink surface. Park workers freed it with kerosene and detergents but the bird then sank when placed in a pond. Authorities worry as the duck awaits natural oils to restore its buoyancy.
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