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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
1
France's Charles de Gaulle proposes cabinet approval to bypass Parliament and hold a nationwide referendum to choose the next president. He argues direct popular election would elevate his successor's stature, though the plan risks political friction.
Washington reports Secretary Dillon pledged ongoing U.S. effort to strengthen the dollar amid deficit concerns. He cited IMF discussions and urged aggressive measures to improve export competitiveness, reduce the dollar's fragility, and achieve overall balance in payments by 1962. The remarks acknowledge domestic defense spending and the need for broader reforms.
Soviet guards halted a U S convoy for over three hours on a highway from West Germany amid a misunderstanding of procedures. The 193 soldiers in 26 vehicles began the 116 mile cross into East Germany at 1142 a m after reaching Marienborn at 823 am. West Berlin police reported nearby blasts overnight and a 27 year old East German worker breached barbed wire and swam a canal in Lichterfelde as guards failed to notice.
Greek rulers invited to make state visits to India and Iran as government announced. The report notes shifts in battle group assignments around Berlin with U S Army units and Soviet presence noted near the Communist Wall amid unclear explosions and mutations referenced by a spokesman.
The Soviet Union opposes Tunisia’s proposal to speed UN proceedings by shortening speeches and streamlining debate at the 17th session opening Tuesday. Moscow fears procedural changes could topple long standing ground rules while seeking to revive debates on China’s seat and US troop withdrawals. The assembly expanded to include Rwanda, Burundi, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, amid a heavy agenda.
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