Soviet Leader Demands Cuba De-escalation and Missile Pullout
Khrushchev urged removal of Soviet equipment from Cuban bases under UN supervision after Kennedy pledged no invasion. He warned against war escalation, called for improved NATO Warsaw Pact talks, and urged halting Cuban airspace violations. Kuznetsov was sent to the UN, while Peking Radio reported mass protests in support of Cuba.
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Swift Moves In Cuban Missile Crisis Reach for Ceasefire
Crisis escalated after President Kennedy ordered a naval blockade to halt Soviet missiles. UN representatives from Russia and the United States met to negotiate, with Krushchev offering to remove Cuban bases in exchange for U S pullback from Turkey. Cuba proposed halting missile base construction if the U S refrains from threats. The White House said Krushchev’s letter did not mention fish bases. The U S warned Cuba against obstructing reconnaissance flights as demonstrations flare worldwide.
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Kennedy Signals Cuba Crisis Move Toward Permanent Settlement
President Kennedy agreed to seek a permanent solution to the Cuban missile crisis amid Russian demands for dismantling Cuban sites. U Thant urged negotiations with NATO bases in Turkey, while Castro offered to discuss with UN supervision and support the blockade’s end only if the missiles were removed under UN oversight.
Chinese and Indian confrontations at Sino Indian border escalate
Reports say Chinese frontier guards repelled Indian incursions along the eastern border from Chang Pass to Walong while India rushes reinforcements and arms. Nehru announces emergency powers, defense sale restrictions, and a national defense fund as rallies support the government amid the crisis.
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Waterspout hydrant crash floods Civic Centre street
A City bus struck a hydrant near J B Youngs shop and toppled it. Water sprayed up to eighteen feet, breaking a plate glass window and wall, with pavement damage. The hydrant fed thousands of gallons before valves shut off at 12 20 a m. Des mond Thomas Burns drove the Commonwealth bus. Repairs expected in about two hours.
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No Solution Found at Market Talks on Britain's Entry
Britain and the Six failed to resolve major issues in Brussels over three days of talks on Britain’s Common Market entry. Exports of temperate foods from Australia New Zealand and Canada were unlikely to be settled before year end. Agriculture tariffs and raw materials group discussions were also postponed beyond this year with few meetings left.
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