Hollywood Highlights on Nuclear War Films in 1960s
Hollywood writer Bob Thomas reviews three major nuclear scare films: Fail Safe, Seven Days in May, and Dr. Strangelove. He notes Columbia releases, star casts including Henry Fonda and Peter Sellers, and settings from New York to Shepperton Studios. He highlights themes of U S Soviet brinkmanship, attempted presidential takeovers, and satirical war satire.
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Washington Today Briefs From Capitol City
Washington Today provides a compact update from the capital with snippets on politics, commerce and daily developments. It notes ongoing legislative activity and official actions shaping policy, with short items reflecting the day’s key players and venues.
Defense budget clash and pacific blockade debate
The Howse vote looms over a pruned 47.0 billion dollar defense budget triggering a war of words between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill. Secretary McNamara objects to a 2 billion cut, saying it costs 60,000 troops and airpower. Rep Flood calls the claim bunk. Mansfield warns a blockade could be an act of war.
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Danish voters reject government land control plan
Danish voters rejected Premier Jens Otis Krags land bills by a wide margin in a national referendum. Opposition leaders urged Krag to call a general election while major parties negotiate a path forward amid concerns over land speculation and foreign interests.
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Woman Shot. Husband Questioned In Denver Area Case
COLORADO SPRINGS AP reports Harold Wormer, 48, is being questioned by officers about the wounding of his wife. Lois Fetn Conner remains critically ill at Witsfield General Hospital in Denver after surgery to remove bullet splinters. Terbin Conner was arrested Saturday night for drunkenness in a confrontation by his wife. Det. Capt. Carl Petry led the investigation.
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