08 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1961
Page
1
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Major Gherman Titov completed a 25 hour spaceflight in Vostok Two, orbiting Earth 17 times and covering about 418,000 miles. He landed in a preselected region near the Soviet Union after a mission following Yuri Gagarin's flight, with Moscow Radio confirming his safe return and health.
A fragmented report notes fear of a renewed space race as leaders and officials discuss regulation and cooperation. It cites statements by unnamed US and British figures on Soviet achievements and potential timelines for manned flight, with remarks about Capsule history and Moscow coordination.
Canberra recorded 13 degrees frost yesterday with minima around 6.5 degrees and a 12 degree drop, while the daytime high reached 55.8 degrees according to national readings.
The article reports NASA aims to launch an unmanned capsule into a triple orbit by year end with hopes of testing Mercury space gap and related systems. Officials acknowledge possible delays and pushback from some analysts on timing and feasibility.
The Canberra Citizens Rights Committee has scheduled a rally to reassess HIV related concerns amid rent increases affecting 8.00 houses and flats. Notices to tenants were issued and a March start is planned after government delays and legal position reviews. Leaders J Ro Fraser and WoL Byline will attend.
A council letter states the inquiry into rising Canberra grocery and meat costs is not useful. Mrs Dalgarno cited Canberra as the most expensive in Australia, comparing prices with Victoria and South Australia. Blair says he will raise Breeth's refusal at the upcoming public meeting on ACT living costs and rent.
About 0 senior officers will study a tactical probe on limited war at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Led by Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Sir Reginald Pollard, the six day exercise starts Saturday with Regular Army Citizen Forces RAN RAAF and senior public servants taking part. UK New Zealand and United States missions will participate as observers.
Washington reports Senator John Towers urged the occupation of Cuba to forestall Communist infiltration in Latin America and deter rocket bases near Florida. He warned delaying could invite aggression and suggested U S troops might be needed, citing concerns of regional stability and defense against incursions.
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