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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1963
Page
8
An East German escapee recalls 16 months behind the Berlin Wall and an eight month journey to the West. She cites the urge for freedom, fear for children, and the 1961 Aug. 13 border crackdown as turning points, noting the wall also awakened Western awareness of communist horror.
Pope Paul VI expressed hope for progress toward world peace citing signs of easing Cold War tension. He spoke to about 3,000 at Castel Gandolfo on Sunday as he blessed followers at the summer residence. Thailand Queen Sirikit Turns 31, Noted for Fashion. Burma Deputy Premier Thakin Tin pledges effort for early release of deposed Premier U Nu, held since the 1962 coup, with Nu and cabinet previously under protective custody.
A NASA space science chief argues against curbing science in favor of space arms. Homer E. Newell says a broad space program builds capability for both science and military needs, warning against a rigid Maginot Line approach and urging flexible, directional development. He notes current efforts include reconnaissance, communications, and navigation satellites and Gemini missions with military-oriented adaptations.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes the town debates next season's hits as NBC pitches Bill Dana's new comedy and CBS touts My Favorite Martian. ABC ponders Burke's Law while Travels of Jamie McPheeters and Richard Boone Show face production troubles and key staff losses.
South Korea’s opposition claims the arrest of former premier Song Yochang was politically motivated. They cite his 1960 killings charges and a wartime order, while Huh Chung questions motives ahead of the October election and urges U S restraint on military involvement in politics.
Actor Clem Bevans 83 died Sunday at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills California. A long time film and television character actor he appeared in Mourning Becomes Electra The Yearling Deputy Marshal Streets of Laredo and Davy Crockett and was under contract with 20th Century Fox for many years.
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