15 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1961
Page
1
A fierce gale swept the Bay of Biscay and Atlantic coast yesterday costing lives. Reports say three vessels were lost with two Englishmen missing and several crew members rescued or drowned.
Reports of thefts at two hotels describe missing money and valuables from guest rooms. Police investigate after travelers report losses including a wallet and personal items tied to a night in the city.
President Kennedy and Secretary of State plan to send a note to Moscow by midweek rejecting Khrushchev's Berlin demands. West German Chancellor Adenauer expects the West to go to no last consequence to defend West Berlin while seeking a peaceful settlement. Refugees flood East Germany as fears of a separate peace treaty rise, and U.S. officials discuss military and diplomatic options with Allied powers.
Sir Garfield Barwick and Monseur Philippe Monod attended a reception in Canberra. The ambassador hosted an official morning reception and an evening gathering at his residence in Red Hill to honor French Independence Day.
A fragment describes Russian warships moving toward the Barents Sea off Northern Russia. Norwegian observers monitor formations as ships from the Black Sea and Baltic fleets may be reassigned to the Arctic Fleet. A stronger northern sea-defense posture is noted.
In Singapore Malaya India and Pakistan readers are told Britain may join or stay out of the Common Market. Thorneycroft calls the decision to stay out as big as joining. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan hints a Commons statement before summer recess.
A fragmentary report shows warnings that UK and US entry into the Common Market could reduce Australian funds for development. Senator Spooner and others criticize shifts in policy and urge Australian producers to expand exports to sustain the nation’s economy amid cabinet talks with Duncan Sandys.
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