27 Oct 1962
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1962
Page
1
The Weather Bureau forecasts late remaining conditions across the Bay Area with low temperatures tonight around 1A. Light westerly winds are expected. Hayward shows yesterday’s high and today’s low in brief local readings.
statewide forecast calls for fair conditions across Northern California through Sunday with burning fog in parts of the Bay Area and Central Valley. Temperatures near mid 60s to mid 70s with gentle winds. coastal valleys may have low clouds and coastal fog. typical variations listed for Sacramento Valley Salinas Valley Paso Robles Monterey Bay Area Santa Clara Valley and Fort Bragg regions.
In New Delhi the government called for sacrifices as fears rose of a Chinese advance into northeast India. Prime Minister Nehru weighed compulsory military training while Indian women were urged to surrender gold ornaments to fund weapons abroad. Troop reinforcements were rushed to the west Pakistan border and the air force requisitioned civilian aircraft and trucks to speed troop movement to the northeast. Casualties are heavy with no figures released and reports say the Chinese show little mercy.
The article notes Chinese forces expanding across the Himalayan frontier, with control over 12,000 square miles in Ladakh and 32,500 square miles in the northeast. Unofficial estimates claim gains around Towang near the monastery town, with Indian troops moving to halt advances along jeep tracks toward Assam plains. Nehru warned Delhi University that Red Chinese forces in Tibet outnumber the Indian army, as tensions flare over a five year dispute.
After months of noise and disruption the portable stern ramp used to lower the upper deck of the San Francisco Bay Bridge tunnel was dismantled overnight. The Yerba Buena tunnel project is complete though a small roadway dip remains, easing the hump condition for traffic.
Snow from an autumn storm snarled traffic in northern Ohio and parts of the Northeast causing hazardous highways. Record cold lingered as crews cleared up to a foot of snow, with seven traffic deaths attributed to slick conditions and several schools closed.
NEW YORK six firefighters perish when a wall and upper floor collapse at a two story soap factory in Queens during a late evening blaze. The wall fell as crews fought the fire trapping more than twenty men. five remained inside as dawn approached.
U S officials say Washington may strike or invade Cuba if Moscow does not dismantle missiles and bases. White House notes aerial reconnaissance shows rapid construction of launch sites for 1200 mile mobile missiles and 2500 mile rockets. no dismantling seen. Navy and Air Force mass as Kennedy and Khrushchev seek a peaceful path while sanctions loom.
U N and State Department officials brief Western governors and Congressmen on Cuba as Soviet submarines and missiles spur tension. A Republican letter prompts lack of comment from Samuel Brightman, while U S Navy seals tighten the blockade talks.
A pancake breakfast for Robert E. Harmen supporter Hannon is planned tomorrow at Brookfield Recreation Center Oakl and Jones and Edes Streets. Funds aim to back Harmen in the Second District county supervisor race.
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