First Cuban-bound ship intercepted
According to a US Defence Department spokesman, the US Navy intercepted its first Cuban-bound Soviet ship during its blockade of Cuban waters. The ship, a tanker, was allowed to proceed after assurances that it was not carrying "offensive weapons" although it was not revealed if it had been boarded. The spokesman said "at least a dozen vessels" bound for Cuba had turned back before they reached the blockade.
Millionth Holden made in Melbourne
The one-millionth Holden was driven off the assembly line in Melbourne by Mr David Hegland, managing director of General Motors Holden, and parked next to the first Holden ever produced there from November 29, 1948. According to Mr Hegland, production was at 585 vehicles a day, with 99 per cent of Holden's components being Australian-made – only the fuel pump and some electrical parts were made overseas.
Premier asked to allow processions
Mr Doig, MLA for Burwood, asked the Premier, Mr Heffron, to instruct police that "peaceful processions by citizens" were permissible, and that marchers were allowed to carry placards providing they did not disrupt traffic or threaten civil disorder. He made specific mention to rough handling by police during two past student demonstrations. Mr Heffron said he would discuss it with the Police Commissioner.