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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

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Cuba Invasion Debate Sparks Cold War Tensions

President Kennedy defends US stance amid Soviet Cuba accusations as Adlai Stevenson and Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa exchange charges at the UN. Krushchev calls for halting aggression while the US denies involvement and warns of broader global impact.

New York A.A.P Bentlesy Cuba Washington Pro Mt Castre Kennedy Krutsheliev Fremver Arin United States Raul Roa Adlai Stevenson Zorin

U N Proposes Action Over Cuba Invasion Reports

Unclear notes mention Soviet Union involvement and U N action on Cuba. Reports say no confirmed fighting details emerged while Russian weapons entered the battle as anti Castro forces and government troops clash amid tense actions.

Cuba Dr. Castro

Laos crisis looms as Thakhek may fall to Pathet Lao

British and Russian viewpoints narrowing amid alarm over Laos. Prime Minister Sarit warns Thailand will defend when danger grows. Sir Frank Roberts meets Andrei Gromyko in Moscow to seek a quick ceasefire clarification and peace prospects for Laos.

Laos Sarit Thakhek Pathet Lao Paksane Vientane Sari Associated Press Moscow Frank Roberts Andrei Gromyko Pease Serniment Washington Frank Questa

New Zealand Agrees Sale of Lasman Kaupire Airways to Australia

New Zealand will sell its stake in Lasman Kaupire Airways Ltd to Australia for about £1 billion in a single payment over time under terms favorable to New Zealand. Australia’s QANTAS will gain access to Tasman traffic, with Cabinet approval likely next week. The sale was negotiated at a Canberra conference last month.

New Zealand Australia Lasman Kaupire Airways Ltd Qantas Canberra

No Money For 21m Repayment In Sydney

Sydney creditors face uncertain repayment as The Receiver Douglas Davidson reports funds may not be available to repay debts. The Sydney Stock Exchange was told no deposits or funds could cover repayments, and investigations into the company’s affairs continue over the past months.

Sydney Douglas Davidson Sydney Stocks Exchange UN Ae Antee Corporation Sydney Guarantee Corporation

Stray Bomb Falls Near Governor's Malta Summer Residence

A stray bomb dropped by an American Navy plane near the summer residence of Governor Sir Guy Grantham in Valetta Malta. The home was shielded and did not explode, causing no reported injuries.

Valetta Malta Bam Ge Guy Grantham

Eichmann Confesses No Mercy Deserved

In a Jerusalem courtroom the former SS officer Adolf Eichmann admitted he deserved no mercy and hinted he might hang himself publicly as he described his role in the Holocaust. He disputed direct responsibility for planning the murders while recounting testimonies about extermination orders and the horrors he witnessed in camps and during mass executions.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Eichmann Heydrich Israel Gideon Hausner Robert Servaliny Himmler Gestapo Chick Heinrich Himmler

Laos Premier Visit Cancelled Amid US Efforts

Washington reports show Laotian centralist leader Prince Souvanna Phoumi cancelled his planned U S visit. Officials say American pressure aims to reassure Western powers about Laos stability and leadership, amid ongoing turmoil and disclosable tensions with Premier Bount.

Washington Souvanna Phounut United States Prince Bount Ewuvanna Phourns Laos Duar United Statos Cw

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