Peace Corps Bill Passed by Senate Sets 40 Million
The Senate passed Kennedy’s Peace Corps bill on Friday authorizing 40 million dollars for the first year with a target of 2 700 volunteers abroad or in training by next June 30. Amendments tighten language skills, communist training, and supervisory cap. President Kennedy’s plan now moves to the House.
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Doctor Escapes to Such a Better Life
In East Berlin Dr Ernst Lehnhardt recalls life in Karlshorst, a cramped home, a shortage of repairs, and a growing urge to flee as August 1961 brings border tensions. He weighs loyalty to patients against political risk, outlining conditions at Charite and his decision to help friends cross to West Berlin.
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Berlin Flights Continue While West Berlin Tensions Rise
Washington says civilian airliners will fly to West Berlin despite Soviet threats. The White House and State Department reject Moscow charges, warning any interference with air routes would be an act of aggression and coordinating a Western reply note within days.
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Mercury Capsule Launch Delayed Indefinitely
Space agency announced the unmanned Mercury capsule launch is delayed indefinitely due to faulty electronic equipment. The mission had been scheduled for this week.
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Clear Sky Likely For Moon Eclipse Tonight
Central Cedar Rapids forecast says Eastern Iowans may view a lunar eclipse starting 7 36 p m and ending 10 42 p m with magnitude at 9 09. Echo balloon satellite to appear in the west northwest at 9 17 traveling southeast for a second sky show.
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Three youths drive car across Berlin border to escape East Germany
In Berlin, three young men approached the East West crossing under American tanks. They got out and pushed the car across the border to astonished West Berlin police after the driver claimed she fled East Germany in her boss's car and decided to abandon it.
76 500 Reservists Ordered to Active Duty
The defense department ordered 76 500 army navy and air force reservists to active duty with most slated to begin on October 1 1950.
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College Center Opens in Loop Store Building
A Cedar Rapids department store revived activity as Iowa college representatives and prospective students gathered for a college informationcon event. Twenty one colleges set up booths in the Denecke building site, part of a two week fall festival by the Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association.
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Cochran Sets New Women’s Air Speed Record at 842.6 mph
Jacqueline Cochran, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, flies a twin jet trainer to 842.6 miles per hour over a 15 kilometer course, beating the 6 year old French mark. The initial data from National Aeronautics Association observers confirms the record, with possible minor revision pending further computation. Northrop sponsors the flight demonstrations and costs the project.
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Study Satellite Placed in Orbit
The United States placed a satellite in orbit Friday to study tiny space bullets that could threaten astronauts without proper shielding.
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Port Aransas Teen Survives 22-Hour Gulf Swim
Jimmy Seals, 18, credits fish with keeping him awake as he endured a 22 hour swim after his skiff sank 35 miles offshore. His brothers Rickie, 16, and Buddy, 14, were rescued earlier after six hours in the water. Seals, rescued by the Sabine I and airlifted by navy helicopter, remains ill in hospital in Corpus Christi.
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Quadros Resigns as Brazil’s President After Turbulent Week
President Janio Quadros quits after seven months in office citing pressure from domestic and international forces. Moscow radio says he accepted an invitation to visit Russia while Ranieri Mazilli assumes interim leadership as Vice President Joao Goulart travels.
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Auto Truck Crash Kills Six in North Dakota
Six people died and a seventh was critically hurt in a head on collision between a car and a pickup truck in Devils Lake North Dakota. Patrol reports the truck appeared to be turning left off the highway when it was struck.
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Ulbricht Seeks Full Control of Berlin Transit Routes
In East Berlin Walter Ulbricht demands direct control of land sea and air traffic to isolate Berlin and urges quick peace treaty talks. He warns West sanctions will trigger removal of agents and Bonn officials, while signaling readiness to extend Russia’s 1955 traffic accord until a treaty is signed.
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