British convoy blocked on Berlin Autobahn by Russians
In Berlin the British convoy of nine vehicles with 28 men was halted at Babelsberg Checkpoint at 1 45 am EST en route to West Germany for a routine training exercise. Capt Arthur Keeling refused Soviet counting demands, saying the action violated normal procedure. A protest was lodged while Western commanders met. A U S convoy of four vehicles and eight men was freed without delay.
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Algeria Mobilizes to Block Morocco Move in Crisis
Algerian leader Ahmed Ben Bella declares general mobilization as thousands respond, forming at Algiers barracks after a night decree. Talks in Marrakech with Moroccan leaders continue amid fighting reports, with Algerian forces claiming control of Hassi Beida and Tinjoub despite Moroccan advance.
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Haughey Dillon Vie for Mayor Lineup in Preliminaries
Mayor Raymond L. Haughey led a crowded field in the prel iminary elections for a fourth term amid a drop in support as he posted 6 214 votes or 39 percent. Former Councilman Robert B. Dillon Sr. secured strength across precincts with 3 942 votes while challengers Wallace B. Crawford and Francisco R. LaGrotteria trailed. Casey and Purnell faced trouble in the at large race, with Fraser and John JH Rice among top finishers in a field of 12 for four seats.
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Sammy Vincent
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Daniel Casey
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Close South Korea presidential race tests military rule
In Seoul the closest South Korea presidential election in history sees military strongman Park Chung-hee and civilian Yun Po-sun neck and neck as 81 percent of ballots counted. Park leads by a slim margin with Yun in hiding amid fears of arrest as the nation debates whether the junta or civilian rule will prevail.
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Berkshire Playhouse Net Gains Over 1962 Season
STOCKBRIDGE The Berkshire Playhouse posted a 1963 season profit of $4,224.19, up from a $6,500 loss in 1962. Three Arts Society owns the venue, with operations by Joan J. White and Robert Grose. The Green Room Coffee Shop lost $2,982, and the season saw an average weekly audience of 2,240, peaking at 9,280 during The Pajama Game.
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Five Day Forecast Predicts Warm Week Ahead
The five day outlook shows temperatures averaging seven degrees above the 48 seasonal norm through Monday. Expect continued mild conditions with little or no precipitation.
LaGrotteria Polls Identical Tallies in Ward 5 and 6
In yesterday's primary, mayoral candidate Francisco R. LaGrotteria posted 9041 votes, the day’s standout total, while wards 5 and 6 produced identical precinct tallies across corresponding sections. At large candidates included Donald G. Butler and Ray I. Brown. others eliminated were Frederick Noyes and Ken Conway by a narrow margin.
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Ray I’. Brown
Elizabeth C. Paul
Anthony Pastore
Frederick Noyes
Frank J. DeBonis
Kenneth A. Conway
Raymond J. Rabideau
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Erhard Chancellor Wins 279-180 Vote in Bundestag
Ludwig Erhard was elected West German chancellor by 279 votes to 180, succeeding Konrad Adenauer who stepped down at 87. Erhard, a CDU ally, had led the economy ministry since 1949 and will be replaced by Kurt Schmucker as economics minister. Erich Mende will become vice chancellor and minister for all German affairs.
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New York Mirror Sold To Rival. Final Edition Published
The New York Mirror ends nearly 40 years of publication as Hearst sells its name and assets to New York News. The Daily News, rival tabloid, had circulation over two million vs the Mirror's just over 900,000 before the strike. Costs rose beyond revenues, creating deficits. termination pay exceeding 3.5 million will be paid to about 1,500 Mirror employees. Walter Winchell Dear Abby Drew Pearson Victor Riesel and Dan Parker features to move to the New York Journal American.
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How's That Again Fraternal Order Purchases Gambling Stamps
INDIANAPOLIS AP reports the Fraternal Order of Police Evanaville was among 88 Indiana purchasers of federal gambling stamps in the last month. The item notes a broad state total of stamp buyers and lists a civic group among the buyers.
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Americans Observe National Day of Prayer in Dignity and Freedom
President Kennedy called on all Americans to pray for a full measure of dignity freedom and brotherhood in a proclamation. He planned to visit a Washington Catholic church to observe the day following last year’s St Matthew's Cathedral attendance. Congress established the day in 1952.
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U N Resolution Bans Nuclear Weapons in Space
United States and Soviet Union with 15 nations push a nonbinding appeal to curb placing weapons in orbit and using space for mass destruction. The measure, a diplomatic breakthrough echoing Oct. 3 talks among Rusk Gromyko Home, moves to the full assembly for Thursday approval.
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Small Quake Impacts Three New England States
A slight earthquake rattled houses across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island in a 100 mile arc around Boston. The tremor lasted about a minute, with stronger shaking on Cape Cod's north side. Observers expect no further tremors soon, noting New England’s history of minor quakes.
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Personal Income Increases To a Record Annual Rate
Washington AP reports personal income rose to a record annual rate of 466.5 billion in September, up 21 billion or 4.5 percent from a year earlier. Most of the rise was wages and salaries, aided by payroll gains under the new federal minimum wage law.
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U S B58 Bomber Halves Flight Mark
President Kennedy announced a U S supersonic B58 bomber landed in Britain after non stop Tokyo run in 8 hours 4 minutes a record beating the previous 7 hours 42 minutes set by a British jet in 1955. The flight finished over London at 9 44 a m EDT covering about 4 028 miles at an average speed of 938 mph.
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