01 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1962
Page
1
New Delhi reports say India and Pakistan planned talks aimed at a Kashmir truce. Prime Minister Nehru denied any move toward partition or altering Jammu and Kashmir status. He told Parliament such speculation was unfounded.
A joint statement from Ayub Khan and Nehru says renewed efforts will settle Kashmir and other disputes. Nehru notes no dates for talks, while Sandys and Harriman discuss India’s position. Rawalpindi sources report plans for early ministerial talks followed by potential direct talks. Opposition in Pakistan criticizes emergency session and the lack of clarity on arrangements. The communique stresses living side by side in peace and friendship with a path to a broader settlement. China cease-fire terms remain unacceptable to Nehru, while Chinese-India border talks encounter snags.
Three nuns supervise children swimming at the Olympic Pool with students from St Thomas Mose School Campbell. Canberra baked in high 80s, peak 8 s at 3 30 p.m. as the month’s heat trend lingers.
Soviet envoy Anastas Mikoyan met with President Kennedy after a three plus week Cuban mission. White House aides said no concrete progress on individual points, but both sides agreed to continue negotiations in New York for a final settlement. Mikoyan planned further talks with Secretary Rusk during a two day visit to Washington.
Sir Winston Churchill, Britain's statesman, marks his 88th birthday in London with a quiet family gathering at his home. A white seed cake weighing 15 pounds is decorated with 106 red roses and quotes from his writings are inscribed on the cake.
Sydney reports an egg price hike across New South Wales effective tomorrow. Large eggs will retail at 5 shillings sixpence per dozen, standard eggs at 5 shillings, and small eggs at 4 shillings, with each grade up by sixpence.
Australia adds five gold medals to reach 32 as England trails with 26. The closing schedule begins tomorrow with few finals and a loss ceremony. Airlift starts, guiding hundreds by air and rail as Perth hosts final events and spectators depart ahead of Sunday's closing.
In Brisbane the first Test against England saw Trisa Booth score a resilient century and Ken Mackay contribute 31 not out as Australia recovered from 7/92 at stumps. Booth's 112 off 217 minutes anchored a late rescue stand with Mackay while England pressured with Trueman Knight and Tilus in attack.
Sir Herbert Schlink died today at age 74 after a long illness. He served as chairman of Royal Prince Allied Hospital for 28 years and was a noted archaeologist and authority on wells.
Jennifer Anne Johnson daughter of Commonwealth Director of Public Health Dr A Johnson, 21, earned a high distinction four distinctions and a credit in ANU results. Maureen Waters of Chermside Street Deakin also achieved first class Honours in Japanese IV at ANU along with a scholarship in Economic Studies and Oriental Studies.
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