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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1962

Page

11

World leaders seek closer ties amid talks on Europe entry

A two day meeting concluded with a communique stressing close consultation for Britain joining the European Common Market. It did not mention the Polaris missile accord. Diefenbaker joined Manillan and President Kennedy in urging India and Pakistan to resolve their differences. They discussed East West relations, nuclear tests and disarmament, and the Commonwealth’s potential role in global issues. The Nassau agreement was cited as boosting Western unity.

A. Io Britain Opportunities Diefenbaker Manillan Kennedy India Pakistan Macmillan Commonwealth North Atlantic Alliance NATO United States Canada

Lightning Strikes Policeman During Gippsland Cricket Match

Melbourne report says police constable Tom Meehan was struck by lightning while playing cricket at Mirboo North in Gippsland yesterday. He survived after seven minutes of mouth to mouth resuscitation by fellow players. Meehan, a married father of four, suffered burns but is making an amazing recovery at Mirboo North Bush Nursing Hospital.

Melbourne Mirboo North Gippsland Tom Meehan Meehan Mirboo North Bush Nursing Hospital

Canada aims to shape foreign policy with Europe and Latin America

Ottawa notes a 1963 shift toward European Common Market and Latin America shaping Canada’s foreign stance. Despite Cuba ties, commerce declined from 1961, and Canada kept diplomatic links with Cuba while backing Kennedy over the Cuban quarantine. Ottawa weighs UK imperial links and a potential unified Europe's impact.

Ottawa Canada Cuba Iganisation of American States OAS Latin America Kennedy U.S. Navy Atlantic

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