02 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1962
Page
1
United States Navy ships reopened the arms blockade of Cuba at daybreak. Air surveillance was ordered to renew after Dr. Castro rejected UN inspection of Soviet missile withdrawals and stood firm on demanding removal of the U S naval base in Cuba.
U Thant reported progress after visiting Havana as Khrushchev agreed to withdraw missiles. Kennedy had lifted the blockade briefly while negotiations continued. Castro demanded U.S. exit from Guantanamo and warned of continuing Cuban defense mobilization. The UN chief said talks with Castro were fruitful and would allow UN involvement in the peaceful settlement.
United Nations sources reported L Thant cancelled plans to leave behind 29 U.N. officials in Cuba to compose an inspection group. Anastas Mikoyan aimed for talks in Havana after meetings in New York as Moscow watchers speculate on a Soviet role in resolving the crisis. Britain’s Lord Home praised U.S. restraint and the nuclear deterrent as preventing war.
A fountain will be built in Garema Place Civic in front of a new shopping block to honor Sir John Downer former Premier of South Australia and first Senate member. John Dowie leads the design with construction supervision. Downer hoped for a February royal visit completion but now expects mid 1963.
The United States detonated its fourth successful high altitude nuclear explosion above Johnston Island in the Pacific early today. The test marks another in a series of atmospheric blasts conducted for strategic study and weapons effects assessment.
Sgt. T O'Brien an RAAF airman rushed from Ubon Thailand to Canberra then Bangkok and Australia to Reach Denise Frances O'Brien 4 after a ton sils operation. Denise died at 4 am after a fortnight unconscious. Coroner Mr Keane to hold inquest today.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru takes defense, Krishna Menon shifts to internal arms production as both nations build forces along the Himalayas. US Britain Canada ship arms to India while Pakistan airily protests and reports of shelling near Jang and Walongi surface.
New Delhi reporters say the Indian Communist Party remains divided after a five hour National Council meeting on whether to support China’s invasion. A leaked directive was denied as authentic while anti Communist demonstrators attacked the party headquarters. China and its allies pressed claims over India’s borders as Britain and Ghana exchange views on the crisis.
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