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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1961

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Demand for Peace Treaty Reinforced by Krushchev

Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev reinforced demands for a peace treaty and warned Washington observers that Moscow might mass troops on Western borders and call up reservists. The statement, made in Moscow, was described as a threat while Russia indicated it still seeks to negotiate to resolve the Berlin crisis.

Washington Nikita Krushchev Moscow Russia Howey Berlin

Conference President Kennedy to meet with NSC amid Soviet warning

President John Kennedy will confer with the National Security Council today amid warnings from Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. U.S. officials emphasized readiness to respond to any aggression while urging Berlin to avoid actions that could spark a broader war. The White House described the meeting as urgent to align policy on Germany and nuclear deterrence.

John Kennedy National Security Council Phe T Waite House Mrly Kishchev Soviet Union Germany

Life Membership Presented by National President at RSL Headquarters

The National President of the RSL pinned an honorary life member gold badge on Governor General Lord De L'Isle at a ceremony at RSL headquarters in Cyn ders. Lord De L Isle praised the RSL for a national purpose as a place where diverse views could meet. The Governor-General's first official function since being sworn in last Thursday also marked the inclusion of other honorary life members such as Prince Philip Sir Winston Churchill Lord Mountbatten and Field Marshal Lord Montgomery.

RSL A.J. Lee Lord de L'Isle RST Cynders RSA Kee Saud Lord de Lisle

No Yes Man on Common Market P M Menzies Remarks

Prime Minister Menzies told a gathering that Australia faces a choice about joining a Commonwealth market framework. He warned against a rigid “Yes man” stance and argued Australia should defend its access to the UK and Commonwealth trade. The UK’s Sandys supported keeping Commonwealth ties, noting substantial Australian exports to Britain and the importance of a broader market.

Meneies Paul Vyport Australia Menzies

U N Debate On Bizerta Sought By Letters From Nations

Separate letters were submitted by 3 Abb ey and Asean nations seeking a U N debate on Bizerta. The Secretary General was to gauge other delegations reactions as support from about half a dozen more members was hoped to reach a 50 member threshold for a special session.

Abbey Asean Diur Marimarskjoeld Michael Collett Ob Ngivnen Delegatrans

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