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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1962
Page
3
Kennedy encountered a restrained reception in Jakarta with only a few hundred attendees at the airport and along his route. Officials reported no cheers or hostile demonstrations, despite fears of protests linked to U S policy toward West New Guinea.
The first announced night firing of a Nike Zeus at Point Mugu California ended with a technical difficulty seconds after launch. The 48 foot missile killer began power flight down the Pacific Missile Range before the incident halted the test.
Richmond Coburn a St. Louis attorney was named special counsel for the senate subcommittee investigating the national stockpile. Sen Symington announced the appointment late Monday noting Coburn is a former president. One pilot was killed and the other bailed. Young Republicans who sat out became chairman of Missouri Republican finance committee.
Robert Kennedy told Indonesian President Sukarno in Jakarta that the United States has done all it can behind the scenes to promote a peaceful solution to the West New Guinea dispute. He stressed America’s big interest in a peaceful outcome and conveyed a message on behalf of President Kennedy. Kennedy also spoke with Sukarno's top aides and other Indonesian leaders, saying talks were informative and highlighted U S interest in Indonesia’s economic development and prosperity.
Automotive News reports weekly and year to date totals for 1962 auto production. Ford Chevrolet Dodge GMC International Studebaker and other firms show varied output with changes from the previous year.
Two F-86 Sabre jets of the Nationalist air force crashed in the mountains of central Taiwan AP reports rescuers searched the rugged terrain for pilots and wreckage. Authorities did not release casualty details as recovery efforts continued.
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