East German 7 Year Plan Lagging Behind Goals
East Germany’s rigid seven year plan under Walter Ulbricht shows stagnation and shortages. Officials released few figures and production targets lag, with food and consumer goods shortfalls and renewed investment gaps cited as key constraints. Potatoes were seized from private homes to bolster next year’s crop.
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Frankfurt
UPI
East Germany
Berlin
Walter Ulbricht
West Germany
Ulbricht
Sistimates
Burleson Calls Hong Kong Refugee Plan a Mistake
Rep. Omar Burleson criticizes bringing thousands of Chinese refugees from Hong Kong to the United States as a ridiculous idea. He argues many lack understanding of U.S. customs and traditions while defending feeding refugees where they are. He notes past refugee influxes from Hungary and Cuba.
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Washington
UPL
Omar Burleson
D-Tex
House
United States
Hong Kong
Burleson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Hungary
Cuba
White House
Tragedy Before Graduation Claims Evansville Student
Ten year old Kathy Liles of Evansville died after a car wreck near Paris Tennessee. The vehicle skidded and was struck broadside by another car while en route to Freed Hardeman College. Kathy and Janice Beasley were to enroll next fall. Kathy’s parents were hospitalized in fair condition. Janice suffered cuts and bruises.
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Ind
UPI
Evas High School
Henderson
Tenn
Kathy Liles
Paris
Kathy
Ira Liles
Janice Beasley
Freed Hardeman College
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