22 Apr 1961
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1961
Page
1
A radio report from a pro Castro station said guerrillas in the Escambray Mountains of southern Cuba linked with invading forces in a long running fight. The account followed reports of the force's crippling defeat and noted ongoing resistance.
President Kennedy affirmed the United States will not abandon Cuba to Communism and outlined a reorientation of U S forces and tactics to safeguard liberty. He warned the Soviet Union against intervention and stressed determination despite risks.
Readable fragments show debate over intervention in Cuba and cooperation at the United Nations. James Plimsoll, Argentine and Australian delegates discuss hemispheric tensions as reports claim five executions and evacuees amid anti Castro activity.
In a broadcast this week Cuban leader Fidel Custeo denounced the United States amid a sudden incident at Cuban airports. He appeared shaken as he urged the United Nations to summon the pilots who purportedly funded U.S. operations and demanded accountability for the Cuban air force pilots involved.
Indonesian naval cadet training ship Dews Roti will spend six weeks visiting Australian ports and Port Moresby after arriving at Fremantle in the coming months.
In Moscow Sir Frank Roberts said a joint Anglo Soviet appeal for a Laos cease fire was very near after a meeting with Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. He declined to detail the talk but noted the Laos question was not avoided and hoped for progress tomorrow. In Vientiane Prince Bounnum offered to resign immediately to foster peace, warning the move must not threaten Laos sovereignty or people's liberty.
A city crowd gathered as leaders spoke against rent hikes with MP Savage urging action. Unionists led chants while a child wore slogans on a soap box. police reported no incidents as protesters crowd City Square and a legal fund circulated. The Advisory Council plans to meet the Interior Minister Thursday to press the issue.
Reported remarks by President Moise Tshombe promise lifting most United Nations hostilities except at Kabala and Kumina. Katanga mercenaries deserting amid unrest, while tribal warfare grows in South Kasai with clashes and open fire by Ghanaian troops in self defense.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.