Berlin showdown looms as Congress pressures on Berlin aid
Congress narrows to a Berlin crisis standoff with Khrushchev. Senate debates declare Berlin a free city as a possible way out, while Republicans insist Western troops stay and Germany reunify by free elections. Kennedy stance echoed after Vienna talks. Congress continues the debate.
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West to Step Up Defenses in Support of Berlin Stand
The West plans to strengthen defenses in Europe to show resolve on Berlin. Officials cite Secretary of State Dean Rusk regarding Soviet blame for tensions and reaffirm a firm stance at a news conference.
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Evelyn Shuckberg
Foreign Office
Jean Lalois
State Department
Paris
London
Llewellyn Thompson
Moscow
Disbarment of Minnesota Lawyer Gordon C. Peterson
Minneapolis attorney and former state legislator Gordon C. Peterson was discharged from the practice of law by the Minnesota Supreme Court in a unanimous decision. The ruling cited two charges including creating false information related to a loan and mishandling funds for Martin P. Schmit, with Peterson repaying a $1,000 fee and facing further accounting demands. The report also covers U.S. policy notes on Berlin and Western alliance plans amid Khrushchev’s renewed rhetoric.
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Practice of Law Committee
Minnesota State Bar Association
U.S
Adlai Reports Want Unrest in South America
Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson tells President Kennedy that economic want and social unrest are rising in South America. He cites growing official awareness of reform needs and the spread of communism, noting strong interest in the Alliance for Progress and a universal push for faster development. He warns Cuba’s communist influence is a regional concern.
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Alliance For Progress
Cuba
United States
Kennedy Leaves Sick Bed For Ikeda Visit At White House
President Kennedy, recovering from a mixed bacterial virus infection, rose from his bed to host Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda. He walked without crutches to bid Ikeda farewell and planned to divide time between his upstairs quarters and the west wing office as Dr. Janet Travell advised a limited schedule.
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House OKs Multimillion Housing Improvement Bill
The House passed a multibillion dollar housing bill matching Kennedy goals in housing and urban renewal. The measure totals about 4.9 billion for four year programs with provisions for public housing, FHA loan liberalization, slum clearance, and community facilities funding.
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Kennedy
Congress
House
Senate
Federal Housing Administration
Red Cedar Directors Meet To Pick New Manager
Austin Hotel Motel Corp board plans 4 p m meeting to review candidates for Red Cedar Inn manager. Ray Ondov says no report on the session until Saturday and no comment on ongoing litigation with Knutson Hotel Corp as suit and counter suit move through courts. Larry Hunter of ICW says OCW attorney will review potential actions after ICW strike and hotel closure.
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Austin Hotel Motel Corp
Red Cedar Inn
Ray Ondov
Knutson Hotel Corp
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Knutson
Larry Hunter
OCW
Hunter
Fidel Castro Rejects Tractor Deal Invasion Prisoners Plan
Fidel Castro dismissed the Tractors for Freedom Committee offer and said a delegation of captured rebels would be sent to the United States to explain his position. He accused the committee of lying and confusing public opinion while outlining his demand for tractor types and numbers.
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Tractors For Freedom Committee
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Key West
Fla
United States
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Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Spain
Girls Have Pen Pal in White House
Sisters Karen and Peggy Milek ages 9 and 11 of Denver receive White House notes from Ralph Dungan special assistant to President Kennedy. The letters acknowledge the girls letters expressing admiration with varying openers and extend best wishes. The parents are Republicans.
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Colo
Karen
Peggy Milek
White House
Ralph Dungan
Kennedy
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Kennedy Defense Budget Passes House Panel With Reservations
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $42.7 billion defense bill for the new fiscal year, funding Polaris subs, bombers, missiles, and larger forces. A $2.4 billion increase over the current year remains despite a $231 million nominal cut, while warning persists over a worsening global situation and risk of limited war.
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Kennedy
House Appropriations Committee
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Congress
George Mahon
D-Tex
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