08 Nov 1962
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1962
Page
1
New York dispatch reports Democrats retain control of the state Congress after a hard fought election. Republicans warn of tougher times for Kennedy liberal programs as late West Coast returns may shift power, though experts expect Democratic hold to endure.
Defeated Nixon bid signals possible end of his political career as California Governor-elect Brown secures victory with 39 percent of votes counted. Republicans Kennedy Lodge and Scranton win governorships and Senate seats, shaping early postwar party balance amid desegregation era.
Public holiday announced for Tuesday March 12 1963 to mark Canberra's 50th anniversary with the Queen expected to attend celebrations. Minister Freeth said the declaration would be published in the Commonwealth Gazette.
Moscow reports a 2011 navy rocket for coastal defense shown publicly during the 430th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. The event featured several rocket types, missiles, and a civilian march. Abba Kosygin warned the West that peaceful coexistence would be impossible amid Cuba interference.
A joint statement from the Department of Health and the National Capital Development Commission says Molonglo River pollution likely comes from ACT sewage works. Queanbeyan Council denies new complaints and notes filtration before discharge. health officials defer comment on river pollution controls and the 1909 Commonwealth State agreement.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a sweeping resolution by 67 votes to 16 with 23 abstentions, urging member states to sever diplomatic ties with South Africa, boycott its goods, and bar South African ships and planes, while considering expulsion from the U.N. for apartheid policy. Critics warn sanctions may be unworkable and could threaten U.N. unity, while South Africa defends apartheid as vital to its survival and economic strength.
Report indicates Mao Zedong courted four pro Chinese factions within the Soviet Communist Party to overthrow Nikita Khrushchev. Washington dispatches suggest Beijing is backing dissidents while Soviet leaders hesitate to back Premier Khrushchev publicly as tensions grow around India China crisis and Sino Soviet splits.
Adlai Stevenson led talks with Vasily Kuznetsov on Cuba missiles. Mikoyan met Castro for 95 minutes with no communique issued. Cuba sent Kremlin congratulations on the Russian Revolution anniversary. US allows Greek ship chartered for the Soviet Union to pass through the US naval blockade later this month. Alyushin-28 bombers in Cuba appeared to be reduced after a strong US warning, with about eight planes reportedly removed and two more revealed by reconnaissance since November 1.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.