Berlin pact fuels East German escape wave
On the day Walter Ulbricht was laid to rest, more than a dozen East Germans fled the country under the Berlin pact while others planned future escapes. Since the June 1972 agreement allowing travel on four highways, refugee flow to the West has doubled to about 500 monthly. In six months 2,000 of 3,000 registered East Germans said they used the highway route, often hiding in car trunks or using false passports. The West faces pressure to crack down on helpers without triggering a return to pre pact controls. East German state media claim gangsters charge up to 40 000 per person, highlighting a desire to leave among professionals. Despite economic progress, Germans still crave Freiheit.
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New State Open Meetings Law Tightens Public Access
The new law effective January 1 restricts closed session actions to open meetings only. It requires 72 hour posting for all meetings and two hour posting for emergencies, with penalties rising to 100 to 500 dollars or jail time for willful violations.
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Doctor Lamb Debates Ideal Exercise Routine For All Ages
A reader asks about optimal exercise time and methods. Dr Lamb endorses gradual, low to moderate activity focusing on walking up to three miles and building endurance before adding jogging, with emphasis on safety and medical checks for spine issues.
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Colson memo sparks GOP feud over Finch in California
Washington reports quote Charess Colson accused of spreading a claim that Robert Finch suffered a 1970 mental breakdown. Jesse Steinfeld disputes the claim, saying no such breakdown occurred after reviewing Finch’s records with his permission. The memo circulated among Democrats and Republicans, with Colson denying intent to harm Finch.
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Glacier Bay Awe Captured on Spirit of London Cruise
Captain Gerald McGowan steers the Spirit of London into Glacier Bay Alaska as 750 travelers witness towering blue ice cliffs and ice floes. The ship, a modern double hull cruise liner, pitches tourists from California to Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka and Vancouver while Lloyds backs its ice avoidance.
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