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Reds Open Berlin Wall For Holidays Rights Bill Hearings Start Jan. 9
Washington lawmakers move to set hearings on civil rights legislation amid party strife. Senator Smith signals hearings on education employment and public accommodations with a January start, while opposition grows among Northern Republicans and Southern bloc members. In Berlin the wall opens briefly for Christmas visits as West Berliners seek passes to East Berlin, drawing long lines and priority to family reunions amid tensions over recognition and policy.
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