12 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
1
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko spoke of growing understanding on the Berlin problem after talks. He planned to report to USSR leader and report to Kennedy and Macmillan, then leave London for Moscow.
International diplomacy reports Soviet leader Mr Gromyko in New York says talks with Mr Macmillan and Mr Home are very interesting and useful as understanding grows on the German question. In West Germany, U S troops land for buildup while Berlin alert exercises test readiness and Western notes urge restraint and a ban on West German police redeployment to West Berlin.
A Soviet Pravda story details a controversial plan to discipline teachers who admit children to schools. The report notes officials endorsing a harsh method described as a cure and presents the scene with political language from the era.
A twin engined Dakota owned by Derby Aviation crashed among trees on Canigou peak in the French Pyrenees. Thirty four people died including holidaymakers, a courier, and three crew. The flight was from Gatwick to Perpignan en route to the Costa Brava.
The report covers postwar Berlin tensions and Western alliance actions as Freedom is described under global pressure. Key figures include Lord Plimmerton and Meo Coromyke amid NATO unity. The piece notes calls for protection of West Berlin access and a push for disarmament under international supervision.
Zorin accuses the United States of backsliding in UN discussions over appointing an interim deputy for Hurma. U.S. and USSR disagreed on deputy appointments and the administrative structure as MP W Valerin was named interim, but the method and timing sparked new friction.
Professor J A Richmond of Oxford says 1,900 year old Roman nails found near a Perthshire fortress were buried by garrison to prevent leakage to the Caledonian tribes. The discovery hints at security measures and ancient military storage. Krushchev offered honorary presidency of Baldheaded Societies in France. no reply yet from the Soviet leader.
A Soviet Embassy official at a hastily called press conference alleged Dutels police abducted Golub and seized his wife Irena at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Popov demanded a personal interview to hear Golub's account while police guard remained heavy. Amsterdam Police Commissioner Miro van Haaren dismissed the embassy statement as laughable.
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