Polar Bases To Be Inspected By U.S.
(N.Z.P. A .-Reuter—Copyright) WASHINGTON, November 19. Nine American observers had been appointed to inspect this season Antarctic bases established by other nations, the Department of State announced yesterday.
The inspections will be made under authority conferred by the 12-nation Antarctic Treaty which prohibits the use of Antarctica for military purposes, including nuclear tests. New Zealand is the only other country among the signatory powers which has officially stated its intention to inspect. The nine American observers include scientists and State Department officials. The United States Assistant Secretary of State (Mr Harlan Cleveland) is expected in Antarctica in January to begin an inspection tour of Soviet stations there, according to a State Department geographer. Dr. G. E. Pearcy, at present visiting McMurdo Sound. Mr Cleveland heads the department's Bureau of International Organisations which is responsible for checking Soviet sites. The United States an-
nounced on September 16 its intention to inspect Soviet installations. The Soviet Union on September 28, agreed reluctantly to accept the demand. The inspection is unprecedented.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30294, 21 November 1963, Page 23
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