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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1966

Page

18

Missing bomb bathysphere search powered by Spain crash

A missing unarmed American nuclear bomb is reportedly in the Mediterranean seabed about 1,200 feet deep off the Spanish east coast. An Associated Press report says the crash of a Stealege Ai Command aircraft led to a temporary ban on nuclear flight refueling over Spain. Villagers and airmen in Palomaren continued the search as fears of radioactive contamination grew among locals and officials.

Madrid Mediterranean Spain Pera Tost Stealege Ai Pays US Air Force Valsey Wwe Pleb Palomaren Due Gardens Nme

Little bomb lost in Spain sparks blame and questions

A satirical wartime column laments the US Air Force’s loss of an N-bomb in Spain after two planes collided. It questions search efforts, urges better communication with the Spanish government, and mocks overblown fears while noting the absurd improbability of an explosion. The piece critiques safety rhetoric and reflects on vain hopes for a quick, decisive recovery.

Washington US Air Force Spain

Mystery London Contact Named In South Africa Court Case

Johannesburg lawyer Abram Fischer faced court accusations of receiving funds from London and exchanging letters with a London contact called Kim. The prosecution claimed forged documents and disguises were found in his possession as part of a plot linked to anti apartheid agitation. In Durban, ex art lecturer Harald Sitachan received a 24 year prison term for perjury and publishing false information about prison conditions.

Johannesburg AAP - Reuter Abram Fischer London Kim Durban Thunday Uaap Reuter Harald Sychan South Reva Sitachan Rand Mail Sabase M. F. Gorathent Sirmchan Ares Laurence Cat Fan Mtr Benysman Poe Rind Winder

Japan Pledges Aid and Trade Shifts in Southeast Asia

Japan plans economic aid and investment to Indonesia as part of a broad post war strategy. Miki cites potential partners in West Germany and the Netherlands while Tokyo seeks to revive dormant ties and offset war reparations. Indonesian border exercises and currency reforms accompany Indonesia’s economic stabilization moves. Indonesian leaders consider the vice presidency restructuring to avoid political upheaval.

Miki West Germany Netherland Sato Japan Indonesia Singapore Radi Durkarta Associ Harsone Indonesian Air Force Marhal Herlamhang Ania Southeast Asia Heaid

U S seeks method to detect nuclear satellites over Colorado

U S air force sources disclose secret project to identify nuclear weapons on Soviet satellites. Efforts include laser photography and infrared signals, with NORAD coordinating from a high security operations center in the Rockies. Officials stress practical proof remains lacking and previous statements tie to defense demonstrations.

Colorado Springs Colorado AAP Reuters LIS Air Force

Complicity claimed in Moscow on Mott death case

The US Embassy in Moscow was accused of aiding an American in a death by his own action. Soviet officials say the embassy supplied weapons to Newcomb Mott, the American linked to death charges, as part of a contested exchange effort. Washington noted a campaign to avoid blame while discussing potential swaps with Soviet citizens.

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Army doubts spark party supervision in China

New China reports an internal debate on the Chinese Communist Party's control of the People’s Liberation Army. It cites concerns that military leaders doubt party loyalty and seek greater autonomy, warning that victory breeds complacency and reduced vigilance. Heise Hua, head of the General Political Department, emphasizes party oversight and shared command with political officers.

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