27 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented text suggests report on space and military tensions with references to Soviet space activities, possible satellite launches, and U S responses. Mentions space event, rockets, and speculations about Soviet capabilities amid wartime framing. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but imply a dramatic era overview.
In a spontaneous briefing at the Soviet mansion Khrushchev indicated openness to resuming arms talks if Central nations defend the UN. He warned of no normal relations if peaceable options fail, signaling a cold war posture amid world leaders gathering in New York. Khrushchev’s remarks followed by Nehru and Mackay- a mix of cautious optimism and uncertain consensus on UN reform and Congo affairs.
About 40 opponents of Premier Castro clashed with pro Castro supporters near the Cuban Theater hotel in Harlem. Police rushed 300 additional officers to the area as two people were injured and a bystander was critically hurt.
The piece notes fashion influences on men's wear led by Eastwood and Cor Cloweave with 25 years in menswear. It discusses a shift to new styles and colors, outdoors attire, suede kilts and heavy fabrics, including tweed suits. Younger men favor cult trousers while Bermuda shorts may struggle on polo courses.
Jakarta reports Indonesian leader warned that if West New Guinea is not settled by 1961, Indonesia will free Irian by its own means. A mass rally estimated at one million supported President Sukarno’s upcoming United Nations trip. Leader Charul Saleh stressed U N actions challenge its principles and urged self governance for free countries including China.
Sydney report says seven miners were knocked unconscious and two more lightly hurt when a trolley crashed into a mine tunnel wall at Met Kembla. Over 20 miners aboard. train allegedly traveled in darkness before a wheel broke. Ambulances from Wollongong took the injured to hospital. several treated and released.
Colonel Mobutu demanded withdrawal of Ghana troops from the Congo after a tense UN meeting. Lumumba, still premier, urged reconciliation with Kasavubu within 48 hours, while Ghana’s envoy warned the UN that troops were to protect Lumumba, not parade him. President Nkrumah urged Afro-Asian unity to avoid Cold War blocs.
An unknown assailant threw an egg at Nikita Khrushchev's car in midtown Manhattan as the Soviet leader returned to the Soviet Legation. The vehicle was damaged on its ride along Park Avenue before continuing to the legation with the car cleaned afterward.
A crowded borough meeting on rent evictions ended peacefully after near riot scenes. Organizers and attendees called for calm and orderly discussion as authorities monitored the gathering. Local officials urged restraint and promised further talks to address housing concerns.
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